OnePlus 9 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $729 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,157,244).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $729
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $729 | $700 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.