Redmi 17C vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
Redmi 17C
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C 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 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi 17C by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (49/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.