Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE S30
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE S30 has the bigger battery (4000 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 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 184g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE S30
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 184g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). 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 S30 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE S30
- 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 S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE S30 by 486.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE S30?
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 S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.