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; estimated prices are $590 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,366,913).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 37
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 68
Design 50
Value for money 69
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $590 vs $749

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W

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

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Pro+ Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2366913 3942923
Geekbench Single 1553 3640
Geekbench Multi 6403 11033
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
Price $590 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • 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 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
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 Pro+ and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
61/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +40.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $159. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $159.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (92/100 vs 37/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).

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 61/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.