Honor Play 3e vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Better portability (78/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor Play 3e by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.