Huawei P40 Lite vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $300 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 37/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 565,851).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $700
- Better portability (61/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 36 points higher (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Huawei P40 Lite by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei P40 Lite was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (76/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (63/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 36 points (73/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.