Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 54/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 25 points higher (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 175.3% 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 S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 25 points (79/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.