Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 72/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 13 points higher (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
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 X40 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 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.