Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 53/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 14 points higher (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (71/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.