Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.