Motorola Edge 2023 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 2023 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, 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 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 2023 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 2023
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 2023 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 2023 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 2023 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 2023
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- 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 Edge 2023 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 2023 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 2023
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2023 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2023 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.