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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- 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)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Pro
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performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.