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 — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-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).
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto Edge S30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
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.
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto Edge S30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
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 39/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 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.