Realme C30s vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 36/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30s
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 62
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C30s vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C30s ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 8 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI Go Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 186 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Realme C30s over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.