Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 194 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.