Google Pixel 5 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 189g).
Google Pixel 5
ZTE Axon 30S
- Lighter: 151g vs 189g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 12W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 12W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 5 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Google Pixel 5 by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Google Pixel 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Google Pixel 5 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.