Motorola Moto G Play (2022) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 22/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,798); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2022) better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 63 points higher (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 12/100). 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 Play (2022) (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (81/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2022) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 G Play (2022) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G Play (2022) by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (79/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (81/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) by 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) 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.