Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,410,003 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1410003 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 198g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1410003 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.