Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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 78/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,797,821); the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

Performance 75
Display 93
Camera 87
Battery 69
Portability 54
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

What makes Motorola Moto X50 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1797821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 7 points higher (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra: The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 X50 Ultra Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1797821 3942923
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 197 g 225 g
Launch price — $749

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
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 X50 Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
78/100
1797821 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +54.4%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.