Huawei Mate 80 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.