Huawei Pura X Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1520 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 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,757,044); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1520
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max 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 55/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 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 Huawei Pura X Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $820. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $820 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.