Xiaomi 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,305,466).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).

Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 12 Pro ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1305466 1754213
Geekbench Single 1675 2004
Geekbench Multi 4453 5311
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100
1305466 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +25.6%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.