Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs ZTE Axon 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/25/2021 4:45 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare ZTE Axon 30 X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

30Points ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	vs	30 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels188% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+388 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.92"44% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.73" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)	ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	10/1/2012	8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	MyOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 701991 (v9) Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) America version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	510 hours (21.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Aqua • Triple cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)	feature not registered