Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 60
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) 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 leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 60
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 60, the Xiaomi 17 scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). 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 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 166.3×77.2×8.2 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
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
- 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 60?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.