Xiaomi Poco F3
#961
ZTE Axon 30S
#1011Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco F3
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.948.7
Display
88.588.5
Battery
55.552.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
67.066.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco F3 and ZTE Axon 30S both feature AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, but the Poco F3 has a slightly smaller 6.67-inch screen compared to the Axon 30S's 6.92 inches, and the former supports HDR10+.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering similar processing power and GPU capabilities, though the Axon 30S has options for higher RAM configurations.
- The Poco F3's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Axon 30S boasts a 64 MP primary camera, providing potentially better detail in photos.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Poco F3 at 4520 mAh, but the Axon 30S supports faster charging at 55W.
- Software-wise, the Poco F3 runs Android 11 with an upgrade option to Android 13, while the Axon 30S comes with Android 12 and MyOS 12, offering different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Poco F3 featuring Gorilla Glass on both front and back, while the Axon 30S has a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco F3
ZTE Axon 30S
General
Release Date
2021, March 22
2022, September 26
Announced
2021, March 22
2022, September 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.92"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), under display
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4520 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4520 mAh
Li-Ion 4200 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 52 min
55W wired, PD, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
170.2 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.70 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
196 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Arctic White, Night Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Moonlight Silver
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, HyperOS
Android 12, MyOS 12
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, HyperOS
Android 12, MyOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No