Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 3 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (67/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (70/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (64/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (67/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.