Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,530,652); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is thinner (9.1mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.