Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 189g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 30S by 200.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.