Motorola Edge 70 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $399 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,426,596); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 46
Design 100
Value for money 82
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1426596
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Edge 70: The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1426596 3942923
Geekbench Single 1270 3640
Geekbench Multi 4106 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 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 / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 159 g 225 g
Price $399 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
48/100
1426596 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +63.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70
$399
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $350. Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (92/100 vs 15/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (74/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (78/100 vs 46/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).

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

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