Lava Play Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Lava Play Max by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.