Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $700
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Honor Magic8 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 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.