Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 73/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (94/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 214.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (94/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 23 points (96/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.