Huawei nova 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (68/100 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
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Huawei nova 11 Pro scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2652x1200 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 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 11 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2652x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Huawei nova 11 Pro 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, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.