Infinix S5 lite vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Infinix S5 lite (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 21/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 lite
Performance 8
Display 38
Camera 14
Battery 32
Portability 73
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Infinix S5 lite better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 189g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix S5 lite vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 33 points higher (54/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Infinix S5 lite are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

Infinix S5 lite: The Infinix S5 lite is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix S5 lite ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 156818 1010069
Geekbench Single 233 1298
Geekbench Multi 723 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 16 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 178 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 lite
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Infinix S5 lite
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix S5 lite and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix S5 lite MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
156818 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +84.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Infinix S5 lite by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (61/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (79/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (43/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Infinix S5 lite are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 lite or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix S5 lite and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Infinix S5 lite has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 lite or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 lite or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Infinix S5 lite over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Infinix S5 lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.