Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 216g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Axon 30S by 277.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.