Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Lava Play Ultra (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 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2813
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Lava Play Ultra by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed 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 Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.