Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 14 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 134.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (82/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.