Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $809 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,804,526); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1804526
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $809
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1804526 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $809 | $749 |
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $60. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $60.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.