Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,726,358); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro 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.