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 — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-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 622,608); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Motorola S50 Neo
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola S50 Neo
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola S50 Neo by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (78/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola S50 Neo 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.