Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (67/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 395.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (67/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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.