Nokia XR30 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nokia XR30 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR30 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 "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 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 XR30 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 592015 1010069
Geekbench Single 905 1298
Geekbench Multi 2003 3520
Display 6.7" 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR30 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +41.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Nokia XR30 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nokia XR30 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.