Poco F8 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Poco F8 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 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 F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.6" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 205 g 189 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 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 F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.