Google Pixel 10a vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10a leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10a has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); the Google Pixel 10a is faster in AnTuTu (1,422,477 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).

The Google Pixel 10a is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 10a

Performance 70
Display 69
Camera 68
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 52

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 10a better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1422477 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1707 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4431 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Faster charging: 55W vs 23W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Google Pixel 10a scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 10a: The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10a ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1422477 1010069
Geekbench Single 1707 1298
Geekbench Multi 4431 3520
Display 6.3" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 23W 55W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 134 —
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 185 g 189 g
Launch price $449 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 10a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 10a

  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 10a

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 10W
44
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10a and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10a Google Tensor G4
64/100
1422477 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -40.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10a leads ZTE Axon 30S by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 10a

$449

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10a is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 10a is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10a or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 10a leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 10a leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.