Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $450 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is thinner (6.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $700
- Better portability (90/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei nova 10 — 30/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $450 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei nova 10 by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei nova 10 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (63/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.