Motorola One Macro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Motorola One Macro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 22/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola One Macro doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola One Macro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Motorola One Macro better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola One Macro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 32 points higher (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola One Macro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.4×9.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola One Macro
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola One Macro
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola One Macro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola One Macro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Motorola One Macro by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (61/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola One Macro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro by 32 points (54/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola One Macro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola One Macro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola One Macro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola One Macro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola One Macro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.