ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Axon 60

The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60
Performance 19
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1350
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Axon 60, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60: The ZTE Axon 60 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 30S ZTE Axon 60
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 400
Geekbench Multi 3520 1350
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 55W 5W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm 166.3×77.2×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 60
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 60
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
ZTE Axon 60
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (61/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 19/100).

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

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