Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE S30
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE S30
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 235g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE S30, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE S30
- 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 S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE S30 by 866.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
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 S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE S30?
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.