Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3740528 1754213
Geekbench Single 3041 2004
Geekbench Multi 9494 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -113.2%
1754213 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 113.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (94/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 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.