Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi Note 9S (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 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 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
- Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | 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 | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi Note 9S 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 9S (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.