Motorola Signature vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Motorola Signature edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $749

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 Signature Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
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 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 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
Price $699 $749
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
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 Signature and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $50. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

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 Z80 Ultra (91/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

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 5 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 — 81/100.

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

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

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. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.