Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, 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 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Moto Edge S30 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto Edge S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (79/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 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, budget-conscious buyers.