Poco M6 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $120 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 40/100 (a 33-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 513,809); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Poco M6 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $700
- Better portability (60/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 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 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, 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 M6 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (60/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Poco M6 by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Poco M6 was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (60/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.