Motorola Moto G36 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 52/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G36 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 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 | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 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 G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 G36 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G36 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 33 points (85/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 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.