ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 38/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 16 points higher (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (67/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 30S | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 30S and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (61/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (67/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 30S and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 30S over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.