Lava Play Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 48/100 (a 22-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 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Lava Play Max by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max 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 Play Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.