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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). 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 3,068,952); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
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 Ultra Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3942923
Geekbench Single 2903 3640
Geekbench Multi 9602 11033
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
Price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
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 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
73/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +22.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 73/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra 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.