OnePlus Ace 3 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus Ace 3 (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 Ace 3 leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,907,512 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).

The OnePlus Ace 3 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 3
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 66
Portability 46
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Ace 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1907512 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 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 Ace 3 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus Ace 3 scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 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 Ace 3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (67/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus Ace 3: The OnePlus Ace 3 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 Ace 3 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1907512 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 207 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 3
  • 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 Ace 3
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 3
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 3 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1907512 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -88.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 3 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 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 Ace 3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (67/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 3 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 3 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 3 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.