Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $270 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 517,460).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 9 Pro

Performance 41
Display 32
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 45
Value for money 28

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $700

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9 Pro — 28/100, 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 Note 9 Pro (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (45/100 vs 30/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 517460 1757044
Geekbench Single 746 2004
Geekbench Multi 1762 5311
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 209 g —
Launch price $270 $700

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • 6.7" 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 Note 9 Pro

  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
41/100
517460 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +70.5%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 9 Pro

$270

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $430. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $430 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (76/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (45/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

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