Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,542,434); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 23
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 52
Design 52
Value for money 48
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 43
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1542434
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4610 mAh

  • Higher performance (24/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1542434 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 125W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 200 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 48 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
53/100
1542434 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
49/100 +5.2%
1627862 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.