Poco M4 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $230 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 569,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $700
- Better portability (53/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco M4 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 M4 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $230 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" 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 M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Poco M4 Pro 5G was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.