Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 561,891); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 561891
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (67/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 561891 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 44.4% 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (67/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.