Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 528,398); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 55W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 14 points higher (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco C85x by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (43/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Poco C85x — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.