Oppo Reno8 5G vs ZTE S30

The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno8 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno8 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.

The Oppo Reno8 5G edges out the ZTE S30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 51
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 55
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 184g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the ZTE S30, the Oppo Reno8 5G scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (39/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (39/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo Reno8 5G: The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno8 5G ZTE S30
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 112
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 11, MyOS 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 179 g 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
51
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (39/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the ZTE S30?

The Oppo Reno8 5G edges out the ZTE S30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the ZTE S30?

The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the ZTE S30?

The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the ZTE S30?

The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.