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).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
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
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
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
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 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $249. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $249.
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).
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.