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).

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
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).

Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100
2363726 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -134.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 134.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 14
$599
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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.