Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nubia Z70 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (78/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Nubia Z70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2668x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (78/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 80/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.