Samsung Galaxy A52 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $400 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 517,460).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A52

Performance 41
Display 68
Camera 45
Battery 39
Portability 61
Value for money 20

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $700

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A52 — 20/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 30/100).

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A52 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 517460 1757044
Geekbench Single 746 2004
Geekbench Multi 1762 5311
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 14
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 189 g —
Launch price $400 $700

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A52

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A52

  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
517460 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +70.5%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A52

$400

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (76/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (84/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (78/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (63/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.