Poco M7 Plus 5G vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 622,608); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 217g).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2183
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 189g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (67/100 vs 42/100).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 622608 1010069
Geekbench Single 938 1298
Geekbench Multi 2183 3520
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2460x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W 55W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 217 g 189 g
Price $168
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +38.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (67/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.