Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs ZTE Axon 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/25/2021 4:46 PM, updated: 11/25/2021 4:46 PM

Compare ZTE Axon 30 X Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	vs	22 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+256GB (228GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.92"33% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.73" inches33% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP23% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 G8342 Dual-Sim, Sony PF31	ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)
Country or region available	Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	9/19/2017	8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MyOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	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
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black, Aqua • Triple cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered