Huawei nova 10 Youth vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Huawei nova 10 Youth by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 38
Portability 65
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 66W 55W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 191 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (79/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Huawei nova 10 Youth by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.