Motorola Moto G23 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 348,562); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 225g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (79/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 54 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 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 G23 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G23 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (79/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (81/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 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.