Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 528,398); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 33 points higher (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85x (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Poco C85x by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C85x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85x (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.