OnePlus 9 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 9 leads — 60/100 vs 54/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,157,244 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1157244 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus 9 scores 6 points higher (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 9 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 9 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.