Honor 500 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 30S by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.