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. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-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 (1,754,213 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money 46
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 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 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (75/100 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (57/100 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).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 13 Lite ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 840330 1754213
Geekbench Single 1039 2004
Geekbench Multi 2885 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
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
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
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
54/100
840330 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +52.1%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (75/100 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (57/100 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 13 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 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 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 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.