Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (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 57/100 (a 28-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 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (78/100 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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | 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 | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" 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 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
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 40 Neo and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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.