OnePlus Nord 4 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus Nord 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 4 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,645,573 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus Nord 4 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 4
Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 66
Portability 60
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord 4 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1645573 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (74/100 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 199g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 4 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the OnePlus Nord 4 scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 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 Nord 4 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

OnePlus Nord 4: The OnePlus Nord 4 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 Nord 4 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1645573 1010069
Geekbench Single 1860 1298
Geekbench Multi 5045 3520
Display 6.7" Fluid AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2150 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.6×75.0×8.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 4
  • 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 Nord 4
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 4
  • 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 Nord 4 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
63/100
1645573 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -62.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus Nord 4 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 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 Nord 4 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Nord 4 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 4 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Nord 4 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

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

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Nord 4 leads on performance (74/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 4 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The OnePlus Nord 4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.