Infinix Hot 40i vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40i leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Infinix Hot 40i by 67.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40i 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 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.