Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs ZTE S30
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) and the ZTE S30 (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 24/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
ZTE S30
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 13 points higher (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE S30 leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (70/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is noticeably better than the ZTE S30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.