Nokia 8 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700
- Better portability (84/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, 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 Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Nokia 8 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (63/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.