Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Tecno Spark 40 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.