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 — 79/100 vs 54/100 (a 25-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 (2,974,201 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher performance (90/100 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 25 points higher (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 194.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 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 25 points (79/100 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 79/100, 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 (90/100 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.