Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $449 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 895,533).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $700
- Better portability (76/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (76/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 49.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (76/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.