Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,436,963).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $700
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, 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 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.