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 961,250).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
ZTE Axon 30S
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 961250
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
- 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, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 961250 | 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
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F4
- 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 F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco F4 by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
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.