Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo S16 (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 S16 leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
- Lighter: 182g vs 189g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo S16 scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 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, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S16 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.