HMD Pulse+ vs ZTE Axon 30S
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 20 points higher (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads HMD Pulse+ by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ 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 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.