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).

The OnePlus 12R edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12R
Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 62
Portability 46
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
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).

OnePlus 12R: The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12R
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 12R and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1844595 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -82.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 12R leads ZTE Axon 30S by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 12R
$499
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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.