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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Nubia Z80 Ultra
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: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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).
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 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| 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/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Power Lite and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
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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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.