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; launch prices were $130 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-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 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $700
- Better portability (69/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 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 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 46/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, 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 M17 (76/100 vs 46/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 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 / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $130 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 46/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
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 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 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 (76/100 vs 46/100).
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.