ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 204g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 30S | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 30S and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 30S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 30S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.