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; launch prices were $175 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-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 (1,757,044 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $700
- Better portability (71/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- 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 (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1757044 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $525. Lava Play Ultra was $525 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 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 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.