Realme GT 8 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 209g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Realme GT 8 scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (67/100 vs 50/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 209 g 189 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT 8
$350
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (67/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.