Poco X4 NFC vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 54/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 189g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (67/100 vs 52/100).

Poco X4 NFC: The Poco X4 NFC 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 X4 NFC ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 750481 1010069
Geekbench Single 936 1298
Geekbench Multi 2318 3520
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 67W 55W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 207 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X4 NFC and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X4 NFC MediaTek Dimensity 920
54/100
750481 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +25.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Poco X4 NFC by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 30S?

Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 30S.

What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.