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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-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 1,410,003); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

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 display (89/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1410003
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4610 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1410003 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
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 50W 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
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP 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
79
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
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
74/100
1410003 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +64.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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 74/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.