OnePlus Nord vs ZTE Axon 30S

The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974).

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
Performance 44
Display 69
Camera 39
Battery 27
Portability 67
Value for money 26
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 189g

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4115 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (61/100 vs 44/100). 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 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

OnePlus Nord: The OnePlus Nord 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 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 597974 1010069
Geekbench Single 799 1298
Geekbench Multi 1836 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4115 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 30W 55W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 184 g 189 g
Launch price $399
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • 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
  • 4115 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus Nord Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
44/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +40.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads OnePlus Nord by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord
$399
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (61/100 vs 44/100).

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 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

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

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

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

The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).

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

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