Samsung Galaxy S23 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy S23
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Better camera (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1660456
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (63/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.