Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads ZTE Axon 30S by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.