Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 54/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 30S

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

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 175g vs 189g

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 971424 1010069
Geekbench Single 1167 1298
Geekbench Multi 2577 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 66W 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 175 g 189 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100
971424 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +3.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 30S (61/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

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