Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,010,069).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 88
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S50 Pro mini ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3068952 1010069
Geekbench Single 2903 1298
Geekbench Multi 9602 3520
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 191 g 189 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
80/100
3068952 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -203.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 30S by 203.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.