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 — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (68/100 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
- Faster charging: 55W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India) 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
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 1 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 53/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.