HMD Arc vs ZTE Axon 30S
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 20/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 846
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 34 points higher (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads HMD Arc by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (61/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (43/100 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 HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.