Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Axon 60
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 166.3×77.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 60
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60?
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.