Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 48/100 (a 19-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 (1,754,213 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 69
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (69/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M17 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 607137 1754213
Geekbench Single 952 2004
Geekbench Multi 1963 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
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100
607137 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +65.4%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (75/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (57/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (69/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.