Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 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 225g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (67/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 200.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (67/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.