Motorola Edge 40 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 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
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 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.