Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 50/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 693,978).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo 3
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2386
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo 3 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Lava Blaze Duo 3 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Blaze Duo 3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo 3 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.