Realme 9 Pro Plus vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (35/100 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
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Realme 9 Pro Plus 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, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.