Lava Play Max vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Lava Play Max by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Lava Play Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.