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).

The Vivo S16 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S16

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

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).

Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

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
51
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S16

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu

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.