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; launch prices were $825 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-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 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1757044
- 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 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- 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?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $825
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100, 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100). 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 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 1757044 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $825 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 103.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100).
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 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
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 13 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 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
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.