Huawei nova 10z vs ZTE Axon 30S

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance
Display 57
Camera 43
Battery 27
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 189g

  • Overall rating 43/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 40W

  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z 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 10z ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 40W 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 179 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
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 10z (79/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

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

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