Motorola Edge 2026 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7450, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-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 979,808); the Motorola Edge 2026 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 2026
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 2026 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $749
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 979808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2939
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 2026 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 2026 — 44/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2026 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2026 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 2026 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 979808 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2939 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 2026
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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 2026 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 2026 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Motorola Edge 2026 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2026 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (79/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (81/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2026 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2026 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2026 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.