Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 55W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.