Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 55W vs 40W
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Honor Magic5 Lite by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.