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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
ZTE Axon 40
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).
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
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed 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.