Honor X9a vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (75/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (75/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor X9a by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (75/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.