Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (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 $200 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $700
- Better portability (44/100 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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 38/100, 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 9S (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | 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 | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Redmi Note 9S was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S 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 9S over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.