Sony Xperia 1 III vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 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 12 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III 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 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, 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 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.