Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the 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 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1754213
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -124.8%
1754213 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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.