Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE S30
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE S30
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 203g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 844.6% 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.