Redmi 6A vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 17/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 189g).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 37 points (54/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 18
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 189g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 37 points higher (54/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 10/100). 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 6A (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A 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 6A ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 155362 1010069
Geekbench Single 300 1298
Geekbench Multi 486 3520
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 145 g 189 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
  • 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 6A and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100
155362 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +84.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi 6A by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 6A
$90
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (61/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (79/100 vs 32/100).

camera

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

battery

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

portability

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

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

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 37 points (54/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

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

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

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

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).

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

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