Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 47
Value for money
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 225g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 60 points higher (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 12/100). 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 G8 Power Lite (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite: The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 199111 3942923
Geekbench Single 476 3640
Geekbench Multi 828 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g 225 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 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 G8 Power Lite and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +95.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (98/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (83/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (79/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite 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, budget-conscious buyers.