Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 161.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.