Poco F4 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F4 leads — 56/100 vs 54/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F4 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 978,723).

The Poco F4 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Poco F4 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 55W

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 978723
  • Lighter: 189g vs 195g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F4 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Poco F4 scores 2 points higher (56/100 vs 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 Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Poco F4: The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F4 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 978723 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 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 67W 55W
Main camera 64 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 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 189 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Poco F4
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco F4
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco F4
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F4 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100
978723 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +3.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco F4 by 3.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F4
$350
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F4 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Should you choose the Poco F4 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.