Huawei Y5 (2019) vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Huawei Y5 (2019) (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 19/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the Huawei Y5 (2019) is noticeably lighter (146g vs 189g).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) by 35 points (54/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Performance 10
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei Y5 (2019) better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 189g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y5 (2019) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 35 points higher (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

Huawei Y5 (2019): The Huawei Y5 (2019) 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 Y5 (2019) ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 155362 1010069
Geekbench Single 300 1298
Geekbench Multi 486 3520
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 146 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5 (2019)
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y5 (2019) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y5 (2019) MediaTek Helio A22
19/100
155362 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +84.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Huawei Y5 (2019) by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (61/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (79/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (33/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) by 35 points (54/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y5 (2019) and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei Y5 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y5 (2019) over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Huawei Y5 (2019) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.