Motorola Moto G15 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G15 (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 — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-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 358,608); the Motorola Moto G15 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G15

Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 63
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Motorola Moto G15 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G15 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G15 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3942923
Geekbench Single 432 3639
Geekbench Multi 1416 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 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 190 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G15

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G15

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
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 G15 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G15 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
39/100
358608 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +90.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G15 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G15

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (83/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (79/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G15 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G15 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G15 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G15 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.