Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 43
Battery 57
Portability 53
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

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 200g

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (97/100 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 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Edge 30 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Pro: The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 30 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3842882
Geekbench Single 1662 3639
Geekbench Multi 4188 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
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 48 MP
Front camera 60 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.1×76.0×8.8 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 196 g 200 g
Launch price — $1500

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
43
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +66.3%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Edge 30 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (97/100 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 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Edge 30 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.