Redmi 17C vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 358,383); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 54
Portability 53
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Redmi 17C better?

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).

Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 17C ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 358383 1754213
Geekbench Single 432 2004
Geekbench Multi 1416 5311
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 206 g
Launch price $100
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 17C and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +79.6%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17C
$100
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (75/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (57/100 vs 10/100).

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 Redmi 17C notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.