Motorola Moto G35 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, 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 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G35 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G35 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Motorola Moto G35 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Motorola Moto G35 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.