ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (67/100 vs 30/100).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 30S ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1010069 1754213
Geekbench Single 1298 2004
Geekbench Multi 3520 5311
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 55W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 30S and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +42.4%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (67/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 30S and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 30S over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.