Motorola Edge 50 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 50 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, 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 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 912,649); the Motorola Edge 50 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 50 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×72.4×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50
- 5000 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 50 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 50 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (79/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 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.