Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is faster in AnTuTu (2,391,014 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2391014 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2391014 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 136.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads on performance (81/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 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.