Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,754,213).
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 108.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.