Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.