Honor X9c vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $280 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 737,054); the Honor X9c is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $700
- Better portability (62/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $280 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor X9c by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Honor X9c was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (76/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.