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 — 85/100 vs 42/100 (a 43-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 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G53

Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Motorola Moto G53 better?

  • Lighter: 183g vs 225g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G53 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G53 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).

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.

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 3639
Geekbench Multi 1816 11047
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
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G53

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G53

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G53

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
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
42/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +87.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (83/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G53 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).

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 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G53 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G53 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.