Motorola Moto G42 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 421,228); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Motorola Moto G42
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 G42 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G42 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G42 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.