Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) 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 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (61/100 vs 46/100). 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 M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 39.9% 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (61/100 vs 46/100).
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 M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.