Motorola S50 Neo vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola S50 Neo (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 617,626); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola S50 Neo

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 84

What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 617626
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 S50 Neo 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 S50 Neo (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).

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 S50 Neo Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 617626 3942923
Geekbench Single 938 3639
Geekbench Multi 2183 11047
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 256GB / 512GB 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 S50 Neo

  • Main: 50MP 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 S50 Neo

  • 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 S50 Neo

  • 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 S50 Neo and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola S50 Neo Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +84.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola S50 Neo by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola S50 Neo

Price unknown

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (79/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (81/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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

Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the 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.