Redmi K60 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Redmi K60 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K60 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K60 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,621 vs 1,290,942).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Redmi K60 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K60
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 43
Battery 70
Portability 46
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Redmi K60 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425621 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 212g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K60 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K60 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K60 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Redmi K60: The Redmi K60 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K60 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425621 1290942
Geekbench Single 1761 1675
Geekbench Multi 4688 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 65W
Wireless charging 30W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 212 g 204 g
Price $360
Camera comparison
Redmi K60
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K60
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K60
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 30W
70
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K60 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1425621 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -10.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Redmi K60 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K60
$360
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K60 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K60 (86/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K60 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Redmi K60 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K60 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi K60 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K60 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K60 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi K60 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.