Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 207g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 13 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 120W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 207 g 189 g
Price $650
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (73/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.