Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 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 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- 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 S30 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto S30 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.