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 — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 9 points higher (63/100 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 (69/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 63/100, 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 (69/100 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.