Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $760 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15S Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $760
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100, 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 Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $760 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.