Motorola ThinkPhone vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola ThinkPhone (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 64/100 (a 21-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 1,289,763); the Motorola ThinkPhone is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola ThinkPhone
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola ThinkPhone better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1289763
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 21 points higher (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1289763 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola ThinkPhone
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola ThinkPhone
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola ThinkPhone
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola ThinkPhone and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola ThinkPhone
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola ThinkPhone and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola ThinkPhone has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.