Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 85/100. Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 85/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3057215
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)

Comparison verdict

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 85/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3057215 3942923
Geekbench Single 2833 3639
Geekbench Multi 9119 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2688x1216
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 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 / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +22.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

Both devices scored 85/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Z80 Ultra (98/100 vs 90/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.