Xiaomi 11i vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Xiaomi 11i
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
The Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 11i and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Xiaomi 11i by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (56/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 30S?
Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 30S.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.