Xiaomi 12 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $750 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,322,176).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Better portability (69/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $750
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12 — 42/100, 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (69/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $750 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (69/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.