Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $400 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-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 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $700
- Better portability (84/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100, 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | — | |
| Launch price | $400 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.