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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
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).
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
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed 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.