Nokia 8 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 189g).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 189g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 438016 1010069
Geekbench Single 427 1298
Geekbench Multi 1500 3520
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 18W 55W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 160 g 189 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +56.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Nokia 8 by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.