Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 76
Display 78
Camera 63
Battery 39
Portability 52
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 253g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Fold5 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1818396 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2176x1812 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 25W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 253 g 189 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1818396 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -80.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.