Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (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 Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 3520 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 203.5% 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 Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.