OnePlus 15 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The OnePlus 15 (2025) 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 $799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,757,044); the OnePlus 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the OnePlus 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, 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 OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $700 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 105.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 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.