Honor X9a vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a 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 X9a
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor X9a 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 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor X9a (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 X9a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 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 | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Honor X9a by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Honor X9a (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 X9a are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Honor X9a by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.