OnePlus Ace 6T vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6T is faster in AnTuTu (2,788,201 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).

The OnePlus Ace 6T is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Ace 6T

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 77
Portability 51
Value for money 80

ZTE Axon 30S

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

What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2788201 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 211g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6T vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus Ace 6T scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 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 6T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (67/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus Ace 6T: The OnePlus Ace 6T 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 Ace 6T ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2788201 1010069
Geekbench Single 2833 1298
Geekbench Multi 9119 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2800 1080x2460
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8300 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 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 211 g 189 g
Launch price $320 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus Ace 6T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Display comparison

OnePlus Ace 6T

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2800
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Battery and charging

OnePlus Ace 6T

  • 8300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 6T and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 6T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
2788201 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -176.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6T leads ZTE Axon 30S by 176.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Ace 6T

$320

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 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 6T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (67/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 6T is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6T and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 6T has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6T 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 6T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6T over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Ace 6T 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.