Motorola Moto G53 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G53 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 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 29/100 (a 52-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 477,542); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G53 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G53 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G53
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 71
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Moto G53 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G53 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). 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 24/100). 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 G53 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G53 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G53: The Motorola Moto G53 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G53 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 3942923
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 1816 11033
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 183 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G53
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G53
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G53 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
29/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +87.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G53 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G53
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G53 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G53 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G53 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G53 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G53 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.