Asus ROG Phone 7
#434
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
#326Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone 7
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Performance
96.396.7
Camera
70.897.7
Display
96.394.9
Battery
37.737.7
Build
81.079.4
Connectivity
91.688.1
Audio
99.287.6
Overall
78.081.2
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone 7 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and Gorilla Glass 3 on the back, while the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra has a similar glass front and back but is slightly lighter and thinner.
- The ROG Phone 7 offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, compared to the Z60 Ultra's 6.8-inch AMOLED display at 120Hz, both supporting HDR.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Z60 Ultra utilizes the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, providing a potential edge in processing power.
- Camera capabilities differ as well, with the ROG Phone 7 featuring a triple-camera setup without OIS, while the Z60 Ultra includes OIS across its three rear cameras, enhancing low-light performance.
- Both phones have a 6000mAh battery, but the Z60 Ultra supports faster 80W charging compared to the ROG Phone 7's 65W.
- Lastly, the ROG Phone 7 runs on Android 13 with planned updates, while the Z60 Ultra comes with Android 14 and MyOS 14, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 7
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, April 13
2023, December 19
Announced
2023, April 13
2023, December 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.8"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1116
Refresh Rate
165Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 750
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.0, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.3, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/1.8, 18mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED, dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 29mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
12 MP, under display - International model16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display - China model
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 100% in 42 min10W reverse wired
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
173 x 77 x 10.3 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in)
164 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
239 g
246 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Phantom Black, Storm White
Black, Silver, Photographer Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B2a+B2c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, MyOS 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass