OnePlus 15T vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 15T

Performance 98
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 84
Portability 51
Value for money 86

ZTE Axon 30S

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

What makes OnePlus 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 206g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus 15T scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (67/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus 15T: The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 15T ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3927976 1010069
Geekbench Single 3639 1298
Geekbench Multi 11047 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6400 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 206 g 189 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 15T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Display comparison

OnePlus 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Battery and charging

OnePlus 15T

  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15T and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3927976 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -288.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15T leads ZTE Axon 30S by 288.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 15T

$799

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (67/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.