ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 6:52 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:28 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8a X ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) Compare ZTE Axon 30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

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!

9 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	vs	20 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2460 pixels2% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.92"13% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+65W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (104GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
388 PPI	vs	+431 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAh	vs	+4492 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

189 grams (6.62 ounces)

AMOLED / OLED

120Hz

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	ZTE	Google
Release date	8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.92" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	MyOS 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	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)	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 701991 (v9) Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	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)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	4492 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
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, Aqua • Triple cooling system	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)