Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 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 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.