Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 53/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,542,434); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 23
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 52
Design 52
Value for money 48
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1542434
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4610 mAh
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $900

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1542434 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Price $900 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
53/100
1542434 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +60.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (92/100 vs 23/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.