HMD Skyline vs ZTE Axon 30S
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 798,429); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the HMD Skyline scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (67/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads HMD Skyline by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (67/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Skyline edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.