Lava Agni 4 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Lava Agni 4 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Agni 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Agni 4 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Lava Agni 4 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Agni 4

Performance 70
Display 83
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 48
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Lava Agni 4 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4188
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1398
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 208g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Agni 4 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Lava Agni 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Lava Agni 4: The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Agni 4 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1724757 1294871
Geekbench Single 1398 1662
Geekbench Multi 4313 4188
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 160.7×75.3×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 208 g 204 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Lava Agni 4

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Lava Agni 4

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Lava Agni 4

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Agni 4 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Agni 4 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
61/100
1724757 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -33.2%
1294871 AnTuTu

Lava Agni 4 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Lava Agni 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Agni 4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Lava Agni 4 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Agni 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Lava Agni 4 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Lava Agni 4 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.