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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10a
ZTE Axon 30S
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).
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
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10a
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 10a and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 10a leads ZTE Axon 30S by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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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.