Redmi K80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 Ultra ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2876004 1010069
Geekbench Single 2729 1298
Geekbench Multi 8430 3520
Display 6.8" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 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 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 219 g 189 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100
2876004 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -184.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 184.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra 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.