Vivo X300 Pro vs ZTE S30

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 514,398); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
ZTE S30
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 43
Battery 24
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 226g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). 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 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 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 S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro ZTE S30
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3269794 514398
Geekbench Single 3228 746
Geekbench Multi 9553 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MyOS 11
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 226 g 184 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
ZTE S30
  • 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 S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
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 S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
ZTE S30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100 -535.7%
514398 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 535.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
ZTE S30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (93/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the ZTE S30?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE S30?

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

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the ZTE S30?

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 S30 is a better fit for everyday use.