Motorola Edge S Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Motorola Edge S Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge S Pro leads — 60/100 vs 54/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge S Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.

The Motorola Edge S Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge S Pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Motorola Edge S Pro scores 6 points higher (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Motorola Edge S Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Motorola Edge S Pro: The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge S Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.7" Oled 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.0×76.0×8.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge S Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge S Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
60/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Motorola Edge S Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge S Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge S Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge S Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge S Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.