Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) 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 9 Pro Fold leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 64
Battery 42
Portability 52
Value for money 32
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 257g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (67/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 9 Pro Fold ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1401321 1010069
Geekbench Single 1750 1298
Geekbench Multi 4516 3520
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2076x2152 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 21W 55W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 257 g 189 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
42
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
64/100
1401321 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -38.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads ZTE Axon 30S by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.