Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 13 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Lighter: 171g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2785
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
The Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 (61/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.