Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s 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 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,041,899); the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (79/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Plus over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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.