{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-plus-vs-zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:50:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 214,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 91.5,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-09_43_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Longxi glass (Gen 2)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nebula AIOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP under-display",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
        "margin": 15.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 91.5,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 350 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 35W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Edge 70 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 45W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}