Vivo S50 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,794,400 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1794400 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 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 196g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo S50 scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| 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 | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $390 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S50 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S50 leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.