Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) 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 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,754,213); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3569354 1754213
Geekbench Single 3310 2004
Geekbench Multi 10070 5311
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1220 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3569354 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -103.5%
1754213 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 103.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.