Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (67/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 30S by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.