Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 228 g 189 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (54/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (63/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.