Poco F8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (67/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $729 | — |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 260.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.