Lava Agni 3 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 879,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (67/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Lava Agni 3 by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (71/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (67/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Agni 3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.