Motorola Moto G85 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 51/100 (a 34-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 622,608); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 48/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 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 G85 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 622608 3942923
Geekbench Single 938 3640
Geekbench Multi 2183 11033
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 171 g 225 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
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 G85 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +84.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G85 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G85
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (79/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (81/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 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 G85 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G85 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.