Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $130 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a 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 639,225); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $700
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 47/100)
- 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 Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 47/100). 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). Value score: Redmi 15a — 64/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (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 Redmi 15a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 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 / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 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 | $130 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 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
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Redmi 15a by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Redmi 15a was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (76/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (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 Redmi 15a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a 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 Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.