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ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.92 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 58% of smartphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.2

Camera

15%

6.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

5.4

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

â–²Better than 59%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £250
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.2

Camera

15%

6.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

5.4

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.6
Brand name
ZTE
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor which is faster than processors in 72.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.2 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 81.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 81.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 70.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.92 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.92 inches which is larger than the screens of 96.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
400 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 400 ppi which is higher than that of 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
55 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 55 W which is faster than in 64.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
170.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 170.2 mm which is taller than 88% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
77.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.8 mm which is wider than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.8 mm which is thinner than 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
189 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 189 g which is lighter than 68% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
91,630 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 91,630 cm³ which is smaller than 66.8% of smartphones.
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ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 0.25 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.92 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.25x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2,304 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,304 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (8 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 3.6% better value for money
    ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.6 vs 7.3).
    7.6 vs 7.34
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.25x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2,304 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,304 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (8 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 71.9% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 31% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,317 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,317 vs 2,533
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 35.8% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (4,229 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    4,229 vs 3,115
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has an under-display front camera
    This smartphone has an under-display front camera, the average smartphone does not. 1.4% of smartphones feature this technology.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3 vs 2
  • 0.25 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.92 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 50% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (360 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (55 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    55 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 3.7% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (189 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    189 g vs 196.2 g
  • 29.5% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (670 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    670 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 16% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 33.6% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (438 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    438 nits vs 660 nits
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 29.5% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (670 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    670 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 33.6% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (438 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    438 nits vs 660 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 16% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 6.6 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (170.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    170.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 1.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.8 mm vs 76 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB)

  • Seamless 'all-screen' experience thanks to a highly improved, nearly invisible under-display selfie camera
  • Large and vibrant 6.92-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Impressive 55W/65W fast charging capabilities that can fully charge the battery in under an hour
  • Solid performance for gaming and multitasking driven by the Snapdragon 870 chipset
  • Lightweight and comfortable design for its large screen size
  • Clean and near-stock software experience with the MyOS interface

What customers don't like about ZTE Axon 30S (12GB + 256GB)

  • Subpar front camera quality, often resulting in blurry, hazy, or soft images
  • Plastic build quality that can feel cheap and is prone to scratching
  • Lack of essential flagship features like an official IP rating for water/dust resistance and wireless charging
  • Inconsistent performance from the in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Average rear camera performance, particularly with the 5MP macro lens and low-light shots
  • Limited software support, with only one major Android OS update promised

Verdict

The ZTE Axon 30S 12GB + 256GB is a mid-range smartphone defined by its striking 6.92-inch notchless 120Hz AMOLED display, made possible by its under-display 16MP selfie camera. Powered by the solid Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, it offers smooth 5G performance and comes with a 64MP quad-camera setup on the rear, a 4200mAh battery with 55W fast charging, and expandable storage. Despite these impressive features, the selfie camera's image quality remains a weakness, and the phone lacks a high-end feel due to its plastic back, inconsistent in-display fingerprint sensor, and mono speaker.

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