Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Performance 63
Display 82
Camera 16
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money 6
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Lighter: 183g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1119714 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 15W 55W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 183 g 189 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
19
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
47/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -10.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
$999
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (43/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.