Motorola Frontier vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).
Motorola Frontier
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Motorola Frontier and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Frontier by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Frontier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (78/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Frontier significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.