Realme C35 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, 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 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C35
Performance 19
Display 57
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 64
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Realme C35 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1350
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C35 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C35 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Realme C35 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Realme C35 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Realme C35: The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C35 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Unisoc Tiger T616 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 400 1298
Geekbench Multi 1350 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 18W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme C35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Realme C35
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme C35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (61/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Realme C35 (79/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme C35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Realme C35 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C35 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C35 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme C35 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C35 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C35 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Realme C35 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.