Motorola Moto G05 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 24/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G05 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G05 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G05: The Motorola Moto G05 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 G05 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358383 3942923
Geekbench Single 432 3640
Geekbench Multi 1416 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 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 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G05 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
24/100
358383 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +90.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G05 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G05
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (78/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G05 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G05 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G05 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.