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 — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-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 (3,326,259 vs 517,460); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
ZTE S30
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (94/100 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 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 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 (94/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Pro | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3326259 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 542.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE S30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 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 46 points (88/100 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 88/100, 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 (94/100 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.