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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-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 (1,754,213 vs 1,627,862).
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 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 (75/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). 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).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1754213 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
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).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 4 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 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 57/100).
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.