Samsung Galaxy A14 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 Samsung Galaxy A14 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 607,137); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A14
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1963
- Faster charging: 55W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 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 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (67/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 55W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 67 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (43/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A14 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.