Redmi K80 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 215g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3014660 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 120W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 189 g
Price $511
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 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 K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3014660 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -198.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 198.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (67/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.