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).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Huawei nova 10 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 10

Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 32
Portability 90
Value for money 30

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

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).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

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
44
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 10

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 10

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
53/100
783606 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +22.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Huawei nova 10 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 10

$450

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed 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.