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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-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 1,826,731); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 76/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra 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.