Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (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 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 67/100)
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
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 39/100). 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Lava Play Ultra by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra 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 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.