Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,944,310
- against 1,751,705
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,500 nits
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 228 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,674 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,944,310 Best value | 1,751,705 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,942 Best value | 2,027 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,578 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 × 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2 × 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2 × 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,324 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Blue, Green, Ultramarine | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,674 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px Best value | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 453 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 960 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.13 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Axon 60 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,106 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 | — |
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