Motorola Moto G100S vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $130 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 829,894); the Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $749
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 G100S and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G100S by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Motorola Moto G100S was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (79/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.