Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Poco X8 Pro scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (83/100 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (83/100 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (60/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.