Redmi K20 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Redmi K20 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K20 Pro

Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 26

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 46/100

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Redmi K20 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K20 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 824513 1010069
Geekbench Single 968 1298
Geekbench Multi 2731 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 27W 55W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 191 g 189 g
Launch price $350 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K20 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K20 Pro

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K20 Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K20 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
824513 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +18.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi K20 Pro by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K20 Pro

$350

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Redmi K20 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Redmi K20 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.