Poco F7 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 215g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Poco F7 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco F7 (67/100 vs 48/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2205289 1010069
Geekbench Single 2070 1298
Geekbench Multi 6694 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 189 g
Price $399
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -118.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 118.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco F7 (67/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.