Lava Play Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Lava Play Max by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.