Motorola Moto G17 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) 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 40/100 (a 45-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 Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
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 performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). 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 39/100). 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 G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 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 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 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 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 G17
  • 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 G17 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +90.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (79/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G17 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, budget-conscious buyers.