The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE S30, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.4″
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Realme 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 298,328
- against 279,000
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 411 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,000 | 298,328 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76-class performance cores and 6 Cortex-A55-class efficiency cores. | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink, Blue, Purple | Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.8 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B10, 3G UMTS B11, 3G UMTS B12, 3G UMTS B13, 3G UMTS B17, 3G UMTS B28, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | S30 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 9030N | RMX3085 |
