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).
Nokia XR30
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 33/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR30 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Nokia XR30 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
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).
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.