Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 55W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 12 points higher (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 32 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 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi 15a by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (43/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Redmi 15a — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.