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).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 47
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.