Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.