Huawei P50 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069).

Both devices scored the same rating of 54/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 63
Display 72
Camera 41
Battery 34
Portability 71
Value for money 20
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 181g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (34/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1119714 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 66W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 181 g 189 g
Launch price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -10.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Huawei P50 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50
$700
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei P50.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.