Sony Xperia 5 IV vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,242,193).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (74/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 29.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (74/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.