Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 41/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 477,542); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 58
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $749

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Moto G (2023) Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 3942923
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 1816 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 225 g
Price $150 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +87.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $599. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (83/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (79/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 44 points (85/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) 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.