Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE S30
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE S30
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 192g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 589.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.