Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,010,069).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.