Samsung Galaxy A05 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 346,495); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1364
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy A05: The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A05 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 346495 1010069
Geekbench Single 420 1298
Geekbench Multi 1364 3520
Display 6.7" 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 25W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 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
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
32
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A05 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A05 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +65.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (61/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (79/100 vs 32/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

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

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.