Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $590 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $749
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
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 Pro+ and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.