Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is thinner (7.4mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (76/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (76/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Vivo S16 by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (63/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (76/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.