Lava Agni 4 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Lava Agni 4 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, 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 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 4 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Agni 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Agni 4 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 4
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Lava Agni 4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1398
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 4 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 4 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 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 | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×75.3×8.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 4
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 4 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 4 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 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 4 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Lava Agni 4 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Agni 4 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Agni 4 leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 4 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.