Redmi K60 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K60 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K60 leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K60 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi K60 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,621 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 212g).

The Redmi K60 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K60
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 43
Battery 70
Portability 46
Value for money 70
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi K60 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425621 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 212g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K60 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi K60 scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K60 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 leads (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K60 (67/100 vs 46/100).

Redmi K60: The Redmi K60 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K60 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1425621 1010069
Geekbench Single 1761 1298
Geekbench Multi 4688 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 67W 55W
Wireless charging 30W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 212 g 189 g
Launch price $360
Camera comparison
Redmi K60
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K60
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K60
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 30W
70
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K60 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1425621 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -41.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K60 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K60
$360
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (70/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K60 (67/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K60 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K60 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K60 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K60 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K60 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K60 leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K60 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K60 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.