Lava Storm Play vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 693,978); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2386
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Lava Storm Play by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.