Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $147 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $700
- Better portability (70/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (70/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $147 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $553. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $553 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (70/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.