Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $899 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $899
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.