Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.