Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $649 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1757044
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $700
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | — | |
| Launch price | $649 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.