Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 124.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.