Samsung Galaxy A52 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) 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 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A52 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A52

Performance 41
Display 68
Camera 45
Battery 39
Portability 61
Value for money 20

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 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 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A52 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 517460 1010069
Geekbench Single 746 1298
Geekbench Multi 1762 3520
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution — 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging — 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS — Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 189 g
Launch price $400 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A52

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A52

  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
517460 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +48.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A52

$400

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.