Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, 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 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 693,978); the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo 3
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 204g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Lava Blaze Duo 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo 3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Lava Blaze Duo 3 by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Lava Blaze Duo 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo 3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.