Lava Blaze Amoled 2 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 693,978); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 doesn't; the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Blaze Amoled 2

Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 79
Value for money 78

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Lava Blaze Amoled 2 better?

  • Lighter: 174g vs 200g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 53/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 693978
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1037
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2386
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).

Lava Blaze Amoled 2: The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Blaze Amoled 2 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7060 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 693978 1010069
Geekbench Single 1037 1298
Geekbench Multi 2386 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB —
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 174 g 200 g
Launch price $139 —

Camera comparison

Lava Blaze Amoled 2

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Lava Blaze Amoled 2

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Lava Blaze Amoled 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Blaze Amoled 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7060
50/100
693978 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +31.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Blaze Amoled 2

$139

ZTE Axon 40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.