Poco F9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Poco F9 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (47/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Poco F9 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (47/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.