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 — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); 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).
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (83/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 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 26/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.