Oppo A97 5G vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A97 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A97 5G
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Oppo A97 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A97 5G leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A97 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A97 5G | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A97 5G and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Oppo A97 5G by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A97 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Oppo A97 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A97 5G over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.