Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $845 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $845
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100, 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 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 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | — | |
| Launch price | $845 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 178.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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.