Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $986 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $986
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100, 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | — | |
| Launch price | $986 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 184.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $286. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $286 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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.