Motorola Signature vs Nubia Z70 Ultra

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,126,402); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 16
Value for money 60
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3126402
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $729

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Z70 Ultra: The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nubia Z70 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 3126402
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2668x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 227 g
Price $699 $729
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2668x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Nubia Z70 Ultra
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nubia Z70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100 -26.1%
3126402 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729

Price difference: $30. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $30.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (91/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (67/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.