Poco F3 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Poco F3 has the bigger battery (4520 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 998,482).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Poco F3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 998482
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F3 and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F3 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 998482 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F3 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco F3 by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
Both devices scored 54/100. They are identical on performance — 61/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Poco F3 (42/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Poco F3 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.