Sony Xperia Ace IIIvsZTE Axon 60 Lite

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Sony
Sony Xperia Ace III
Xperia Ace III
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III's battery life is commendable but inconsistent, lasting around a day and a half moderately.
The compact 5.5-inch HD Plus display with Gorilla Glass Victus is a standout feature of the Xperia Ace Mark III.
The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III's camera is a surprisingly capable feature for its price segment overall.
The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III offers impressive performance, handling everyday tasks and demanding apps with ease effortlessly.
ZTE
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
Axon 60 Lite
Processor:Unisoc Tiger T606
RAM:4GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The ZTE Axon 60 Lite's battery life is a mixed bag, with moderate use lasting around 12-14 hours.
The display on the ZTE Axon 60 Lite is decent but not particularly impressive or noteworthy overall.
The ZTE Axon 60 Lite's camera is an average performer, suitable for basic use but lacking in advanced features and low-light quality.
The ZTE Axon 60 Lite's average performance is a notable drawback, limiting its capabilities significantly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Sony Xperia Ace III
2 GHz
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
1.60 GHz

RAM

Tie
Sony Xperia Ace III
4GB
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
4GB

Storage

Winner
Sony Xperia Ace III
64GB
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
256GB

Weight

Winner
Sony Xperia Ace III
162g
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
190g
Rank
Sony Xperia Ace III
Winner
#766
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#785
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Sony Xperia Ace III
#446
Winner
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#814
Design
Sony Xperia Ace III
#147
Winner
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#741
Display
Sony Xperia Ace III
#848
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#699
Winner
Performance
Sony Xperia Ace III
#697
Winner
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#803
Battery
Sony Xperia Ace III
#809
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#726
Winner
Camera
Sony Xperia Ace III
#849
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#829
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
Sony Xperia Ace III
#1
Tie
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Sony Sony Xperia Ace III
ZTE ZTE Axon 60 Lite
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
Unisoc Tiger T606
CPU
2x Kryo 460 2 GHz + 6x Kryo 460 1.8 GHz
2x1.6 GHz Cortex, A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
8
12
Frequency
2
1.60
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 619
ARM Mali-G57
RAM
4
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
256
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio
DTS / DTS X
Antutu Score
320000
240000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Sony Xperia Ace III

Strengths

The device offers a comfortable and compact design, measuring 140 by 69 by 8.9 millimeters and weighing around 162 grams.
It features a 5.5 inch display with an HD plus resolution of 720 by 1496 pixels, which makes it easy to work with and enjoy media content.
The phone is equipped with Gorilla Glass Fictus, providing twice the scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass 6, making it durable and resistant to damage.
The device has a large battery capacity of 4500 milliampere hours, supporting USB PD charging and rapid charging for convenient power management.
It offers a reliable set of features, including a side-facing fingerprint scanner, 5G Wi-Fi C, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and an FC, making it suitable for everyday use.

Weaknesses

The phone is larger than some of its competitors, such as the iPhone 13 Mini, which may be a drawback for those who prefer smaller devices.
It relies on the Snapdragon 480 chipset, which might not offer the same level of performance as more recent chipsets from other manufacturers.
The device has a relatively low-resolution camera setup, with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera, which may not be ideal for photography enthusiasts.
It only comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which might be limiting for users who need more memory or storage capacity.
The device is relatively expensive, priced at $265 in Japan, making it less affordable than some other mid-range smartphones.

ZTE Axon 60 Lite

Strengths

The storage capacity is one of its strongest points with 256 GB, a significant upgrade from the usual 128 or 64 GB in other cases.
It has a good camera that can record video with no complaints and can take decent photos.
The device shows us that it does not have too much power to export video but it still works fine.
It's pretty good for gameplay without screen recording, especially on low graphic quality settings.
The game ran well without special problems, even with multiple apps open at the same time.
The screen is responsive and has a good touch speed, although slightly slow compared to other devices.
Exporting full HD video was possible in 48 seconds, indicating decent storage performance.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Sony Xperia Ace III

The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III is an unusual offering in today's market, sticking to the notion that a compact phone should have a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches or less. This device has been touted as Sony's most affordable 5G smartphone, boasting features like an HD+ display, a Qualcomm chipset, and a large battery. Its design is reminiscent of earlier phones, with a comfortable feel in the hand and a compact size that's still relatively big compared to some other devices on the market.

ZTE Axon 60 Lite

The ZTE Axon 60 Lite is a budget-friendly smartphone that delivers what you'd expect from a low-cost device. With its strongest point being storage capacity, boasting an impressive 256GB, it's perfect for those who need to store lots of media. However, performance-wise, it's a different story, with a simple processor and only 4GB of RAM making it struggle to keep up with demanding tasks. In this review, we'll put the Axon 60 Lite through its paces and see how it stacks up against other devices in its price range.

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