Lava Storm Play vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 693,978); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Lava Storm Play by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.