Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE S30
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 42/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ZTE S30
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 309g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 27 points higher (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ZTE S30 by 465.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (70/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (63/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 27 points (69/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.