Poco M4 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M4 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 43.6% 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 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (54/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Poco M4 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.