Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $749
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
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 70 Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.