Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.2mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (67/100 vs 44/100).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 954090 1010069
Geekbench Single 1114 1298
Geekbench Multi 3281 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 44W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 203 g 189 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100
954090 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +5.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (67/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.