OnePlus 13T vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 13T

Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 13T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus 13T scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 13T ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3173674 1010069
Geekbench Single 3013 1298
Geekbench Multi 9287 3520
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6260 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 —
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 185 g 189 g
Launch price $650 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 13T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 13T

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 13T

  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13T and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3173674 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -214.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads ZTE Axon 30S by 214.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 13T

$650

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.