Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 198g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (67/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 30S by 134.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (67/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.