Honor 9S vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 189g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor 9S (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Honor 9S by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor 9S (33/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.