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).
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Axon 30S
- Overall rating 26/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Fairphone 3+ by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.