Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
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 Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 189g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India) ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 44W 55W
Main camera 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
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 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (42/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

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 Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

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

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.