Vivo X300 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 226g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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 X300 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3269794 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 226 g 189 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -223.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 223.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (93/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (96/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.