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 $460 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,186,261); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
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
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $749
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2186261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 70/100, 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 77/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2186261 | 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $460 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 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
- 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 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $289. Motorola Edge 70 Pro was $289 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 77/100).
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 Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
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 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
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. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.