Lava Storm Play vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $109 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 693,978); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $700
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, 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 Storm Play (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $109 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Lava Storm Play by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Lava Storm Play was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.