Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
- Lighter: 168g vs 189g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Huawei nova 10 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Huawei nova 10 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Huawei nova 10 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Huawei nova 10 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.