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; estimated prices are $316 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (88/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 40 Neo Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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
Price $316 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" 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 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $433. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $433.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (74/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (88/100 vs 58/100).

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 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).

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 38/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.