Oppo Reno12 (China) vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Performance
Display 80
Camera 64
Battery 56
Portability 79
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno12 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 189g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

Oppo Reno12 (China): The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno12 (China) ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 179 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.