Redmi Note 13R vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Redmi Note 13R
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 33/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.