Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 243,691); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 50
Value for money 0
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (67/100 vs 50/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 243691 1010069
Geekbench Single 295 1298
Geekbench Multi 1037 3520
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 18W 55W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 189 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
26/100
243691 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +75.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Fairphone 3+ by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (33/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (67/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.