HMD Aura vs ZTE Axon 30S
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 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 Aura doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 175g 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 32/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 33 points higher (54/100 vs 21/100). 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 Aura leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads HMD Aura 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 Aura (61/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.