Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.