Honor Play 3e vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor Play 3e (2019) 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 19/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 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 Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 189g
- Better portability (78/100 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 13MP
- 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 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 35 points higher (54/100 vs 19/100). 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 Play 3e (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Honor Play 3e 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 Play 3e (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (33/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 35 points (54/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.