Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $840 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $840
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | $840 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 213.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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.