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 — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-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 346,495); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).
Motorola Moto G23
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 184g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). 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 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G23 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
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.
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (74/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (78/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G23 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G23 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.