Huawei nova Y61 vs ZTE Axon 30S

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 37/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 189g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 17 points higher (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 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 Y61 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 5W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.