Poco M3 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $200 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $700
- Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.