Nokia G400 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 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 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 477,542); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Nokia G400 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (61/100 vs 41/100). 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (67/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 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 G400 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 477542 1010069
Geekbench Single 746 1298
Geekbench Multi 1816 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 20W 55W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 198 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +52.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Nokia G400 by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (61/100 vs 41/100).

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 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (67/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Nokia G400 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.