ZTE U60 Pro (MU5250) - Complete Analysis

ZTE U60 Pro (MU5250)

Extreme Battery Life Meets WiFi 7 Performance

10,000mAh battery + Qualcomm X75 modem + comprehensive global bands

Why Consider the U60 Pro?

The ZTE U60 Pro (MU5250) is a powerhouse 5G hotspot featuring an exceptional 10,000mAh battery (29 hours continuous use), Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X75 modem delivering up to 4.29 Gbps, and WiFi 7 BE3600 connectivity. With support for sub-6 GHz 5G bands n1-n79 and 24 LTE bands, it offers comprehensive global coverage.

Price: ~$250-350 - Positioned as a premium consumer hotspot with power bank functionality (18W reverse charging).

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5G NR Bands
n1-n79
4G LTE Bands
24
Battery Capacity
10,000mAh
Technical Specifications
📡 Connectivity
Cellular 5G NR (Snapdragon X75)
WiFi WiFi 7 BE3600
2.4GHz ~574 Mbps
5GHz ~3000 Mbps
Max Download 4.29 Gbps
Antennas 9x Omnidirectional
⚡ Hardware
Modem Qualcomm X75
Display 3.5" HD Touchscreen
OS Proprietary (ZTE)
Max Devices 64 simultaneous
NFC Tap-to-connect
🔋 Power
Battery 10,000mAh
Continuous Use 29 hours
Standby 53 days
Fast Charging 27W input
Reverse Charging 18W output
Weight 400g
🔌 Ports & Features
Ethernet None
USB USB-C (charging)
VPN Client No
Power Bank Yes (18W)
Game Accelerator NetEase UU
Dimensions 158×73×16mm
5G NR Bands (Sub-6 GHz: n1-n79)
ZTE U60 Pro 5G NR Band Coverage (Comprehensive)
Supports all sub-6 GHz bands from n1 to n79

Key regions covered:
Americas: n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71
Europe: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n77, n78, n79
Asia-Pacific: n1, n3, n5, n8, n18, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78, n79
Middle East/Africa: n1, n3, n5, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n78

This device has the most comprehensive 5G band support of any consumer hotspot, covering virtually all sub-6 GHz deployments globally.
4G LTE Bands (24 total)
ZTE U60 Pro LTE Band Coverage
FDD (16 bands):
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B18 B19 B20 B26 B28 B29 B32 B66 B71
TDD (8 bands):
B34 B38 B39 B40 B41 B42 B43 B48
How U60 Pro Compares to Other Travel Routers
Feature U60 Pro Nighthawk M7 Mudi 7 Beryl 7+SIMPoYo
Price ~$250-350 $500 $400 $140+
5G Bands n1-n79 (All Sub-6) 20 16-22 20
LTE Bands 24 ~25 ~25 27
Regional Variants None NA/EU-Asia NA/EU None
WiFi WiFi 7 BE3600 WiFi 7 BE3600 WiFi 7 (5.8Gbps) WiFi 7 BE3600
Battery 10,000mAh 3,850mAh 5,380mAh None
VPN (WireGuard) N/A N/A 600 Mbps 1100 Mbps
Ethernet WAN None 2.5G (cradle only) 2.5G built-in 2.5G built-in
Weight 400g 240g 300g 245g
Max Devices 64 32 ~32 120
Power Bank Yes (18W) No No No
Touchscreen 3.5" HD 2.4" 2.8" None
Key Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strengths
🏆 Best 5G coverage - Supports ALL sub-6 GHz bands (n1-n79), more than any competitor
🔋 Massive battery - 10,000mAh (2.6x M7, 1.9x Mudi 7) with 29 hours continuous use
Power bank function - 18W reverse charging can charge phones/tablets
📶 Latest modem - Qualcomm X75 with 4.29 Gbps download speeds
📱 Best display - 3.5" HD touchscreen (largest of all competitors)
👥 64 device support - Double M7/Mudi 7's 32 device limit
🌍 True global device - No regional variants, works everywhere
🎮 Gaming optimization - Built-in NetEase UU Game Accelerator
❌ Weaknesses
No VPN client - Cannot run VPN; GL.iNet devices have 600-1100 Mbps VPN
No Ethernet port - WiFi only; Mudi 7 and Stack have 2.5G ethernet
⚖️ Heavy - 400g (1.7x M7, 1.3x Mudi 7) due to massive battery
Closed firmware - Proprietary ZTE OS; no OpenWrt customization like GL.iNet
Consumer-only features - No advanced networking (VLAN, policy routing, etc.)
Best Use Cases

🌍 Unmatched Global Coverage

The U60 Pro's support for ALL sub-6 GHz 5G bands (n1-n79) means it works in every country with 5G:

Americas: Full coverage - all US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America bands
Europe: Full coverage - all EU 5G deployments including n79
Asia-Pacific: Full coverage - Japan, Korea, China, India, Southeast Asia
Middle East/Africa: Full coverage - all regional 5G bands

Unlike competitors with regional variants (M7, Mudi 7), the U60 Pro needs no regional variants - one device truly covers the entire world. This is the most comprehensive band support available in any consumer hotspot.