Oppo Reno5 4G vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno5 4G has the bigger battery (4310 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 4G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 4310 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 189g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 55W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno5 4G | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Oppo Reno5 4G by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Oppo Reno5 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Oppo Reno5 4G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.