Motorola Edge 30 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4020); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 895,081); the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 15
Design 100
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 155g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 895081
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 30: The Motorola Edge 30 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 895081 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 155 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • 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
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
35/100
895081 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +77.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 30 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (74/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (78/100 vs 15/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 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.