Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,754,213); the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3274157 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | $709 | — |
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 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.