Redmi 6A vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $90 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 17/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 56 points (73/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 6A

Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 26

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Redmi 6A better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $700

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 56 points higher (73/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 26/100, 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 Redmi 6A (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 30/100).

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 6A ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 155362 1757044
Geekbench Single 300 2004
Geekbench Multi 486 5311
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 14
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 145 g —
Launch price $90 $700

Camera comparison

Redmi 6A

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 6A

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 6A

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 6A and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100
155362 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +91.2%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Redmi 6A by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 6A

$90

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $610. Redmi 6A was $610 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (76/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (63/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 56 points (73/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6A or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.