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).
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 30S
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 30S by 203.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.