ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP.
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 30S | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared ZTE Axon 30S and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 30S and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 30S over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.