Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (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 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 204g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
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
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). 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 39/100). 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 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 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 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed 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 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra 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 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.