Redmi 13C 4G vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 13C 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 554,590); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13C 4G
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C 4G leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13C 4G | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 13C 4G and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi 13C 4G by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Redmi 13C 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 4G and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi 13C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13C 4G over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.