Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,010,069).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 44
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 180g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3161830 1010069
Geekbench Single 3271 1298
Geekbench Multi 11051 3520
Display 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 25W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g 189 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100
3161830 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -213.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 213.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.