Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1050 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1050
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.