Xiaomi 12 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 12 scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).

Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 12 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1322176 1010069
Geekbench Single 1675 1298
Geekbench Multi 4453 3520
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 67W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g 189 g
Launch price $750
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100
1322176 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -30.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12
$750
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (57/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.