Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 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 552,286).
Samsung Galaxy A17
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.