Vivo S15 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S15 leads — 57/100 vs 54/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S15 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
- Better camera (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 197g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo S15 scores 3 points higher (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S15 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S15 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S15 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S15 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.