Redmi 6 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 189g).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi 6 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 189g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

Redmi 6: The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 6 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 156818 1010069
Geekbench Single 233 1298
Geekbench Multi 723 3520
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 146 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi 6
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 6 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 6 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +84.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi 6 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (61/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (79/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (33/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.