OnePlus Nord 2T vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 58
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 63
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 2T ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 954090 1010069
Geekbench Single 1114 1298
Geekbench Multi 3281 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 2T MediaTek Dimensity 1300
53/100
954090 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +5.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.