OnePlus 12R vs ZTE Axon 30S
The OnePlus 12R (2024) 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 OnePlus 12R leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12R
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus 12R scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 12R and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads ZTE Axon 30S by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (62/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 12R edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.