Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Lava Play Ultra (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 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 67/100)
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
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra 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, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Lava Play Ultra by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed 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, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.