Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 60 Lite
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 32/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Lite better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Lite, the Xiaomi 17 scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 60 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 164.2×75.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 60 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 60 Lite by 920.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 60 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.