Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 G8 Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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 G8 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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.