Fairphone 4 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, 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 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,683); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 40
Display 43
Camera 53
Battery 20
Portability 28
Value for money 10
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 28/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 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 4 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Snapdragon 750G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 517683 1010069
Geekbench Single 601 1298
Geekbench Multi 1882 3520
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 20W 55W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 225 g 189 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
53
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
39/100
517683 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +48.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Fairphone 4 by 48.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.