Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (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; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100, 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 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" 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 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 104.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (93/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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.