ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Motorola Moto Edge S30
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Motorola Moto Edge S30
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Motorola Moto Edge S30, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Motorola Moto Edge S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 159.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users.