Oppo A9 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 28/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Oppo A9 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 26 points higher (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Oppo A9 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9
- 4020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Oppo A9 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (61/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (43/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Oppo A9 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 26 points (54/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Oppo A9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.