Motorola Razr 40 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $586 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 20
Design 65
Value for money 69
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $586 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Razr 40: The Motorola Razr 40 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr 40 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3942923
Geekbench Single 1039 3640
Geekbench Multi 2885 11033
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2640 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 5W 80W
Main camera 64 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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 225 g
Price $586 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 5W
20
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr 40 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100
840330 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +78.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Razr 40 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr 40
$586
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $163. Motorola Razr 40 is cheaper by $163.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (74/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (78/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 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.