OnePlus 16 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 73/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the OnePlus 16 scores 22 points higher (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 163.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 22 points (95/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.