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; estimated prices are $500 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-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 3,068,952).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
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: $500 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3942923
Geekbench Single 2903 3640
Geekbench Multi 9602 11033
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
Price $500 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +22.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $249. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).

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 18 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 63/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.