Motorola G96 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 798,429); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 G96 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the 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.