Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 55W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.