Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Axon 60
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Axon 60
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Axon 60, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 60 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Axon 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.3×77.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 60
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 60 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Axon 60?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Axon 60?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.