Motorola Signature vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Motorola Signature edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $749

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3057215
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
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 Signature Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3057215 3942923
Geekbench Single 2833 3639
Geekbench Multi 9119 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 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 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 225 g
Launch price $699 $749

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
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 Signature and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +22.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola Signature by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Launch price difference: $50. Motorola Signature was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 79/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

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