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 $460 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,194,258); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Performance 35
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 65
Design 71
Value for money 78
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
  • Lighter: 183g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $460 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2194258
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 2194258 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 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5200 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 183 g 225 g
Price $460 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
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
  • No wireless charging
65
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
57/100
2194258 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +44.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
$460
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $289. Motorola Edge 70 Pro is cheaper by $289.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (92/100 vs 35/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (74/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 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 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).

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 57/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.