Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (67/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (57/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (67/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.