Honor X9d vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $330 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 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 977,304); the Honor X9d is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $700
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 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 X9d (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 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 | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | $330 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Honor X9d was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (76/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d 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 X9d or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.