Nokia X30 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015).
Nokia X30
ZTE Axon 30S
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Nokia X30 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nokia X30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.