Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $2799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,757,044); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is thinner (4.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 66
Camera 67
Battery 74
Portability 52
Value for money 48

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 5311

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1636
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $2799

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, 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 XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). 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 XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Kirin 9050 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1825771 1757044
Geekbench Single 1636 2004
Geekbench Multi 5775 5311
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2232x3184 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 7.0 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58 IP68
Dimensions 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 299 g —
Launch price $2799 $700

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
70/100
1825771 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 -3.9%
1757044 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

$2799

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $2099. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $2099 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).

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 XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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 XT 2 Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.