Tecno Pop 6 vs ZTE Axon 30S

Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop 6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 5 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.7mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 6
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 20
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pop 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 6 leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (67/100 vs 20/100).

Tecno Pop 6: The Tecno Pop 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 6 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.1" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1560 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 5 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 157.8×73.8×9.7 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 6
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 6
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (79/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (67/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 6 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Pop 6 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 6 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 6 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Pop 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.