Motorola Defy 2 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 593,307); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 268g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Defy 2 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Defy 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (79/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.