Xiaomi 15 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 213g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).

Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 15 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3001049 1010069
Geekbench Single 2798 1298
Geekbench Multi 10104 3520
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6100 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 213 g 189 g
Price $771
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
3001049 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -197.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 197.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.