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 — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K60
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Redmi K60 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425621 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- 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 5 points higher (70/100 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 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K60 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425621 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $360 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K60
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K60
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K60
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 30W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K60 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K60 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K60 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
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 5 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 — 70/100.
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.