Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 197g
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 101 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.0×8.8 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Motorola Edge 30 Pro by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Motorola Edge 30 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.