Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nubia Z70 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $590 and $729. Both devices score the same overall rating of 80/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Z70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,366,913).

Both devices scored the same rating of 80/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability —
Value for money 76

Nubia Z70 Ultra

Performance 91
Display 92
Camera 79
Battery 64
Portability 36
Value for money 74

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $729

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 92/100)

What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z70 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 80/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100; 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 Z70 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z70 Ultra: The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Nubia Z70 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2366913 3126402
Geekbench Single 1555 3013
Geekbench Multi 6405 9287
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2668x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm
Weight — 227 g
Launch price $590 $729

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Nubia Z70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Nubia Z70 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
92
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery

Nubia Z70 Ultra

  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Nubia Z70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +24.3%
3126402 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

$590

Nubia Z70 Ultra

$729

Launch price difference: $139. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $139 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

Both devices scored 80/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Z70 Ultra (91/100 vs 78/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 80/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.