Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 49/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
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 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 5 points higher (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (46/100 vs 33/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | 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 | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 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 Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Realme Narzo 50 Pro 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 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.