Motorola Edge X30 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 46/100 vs 37/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 228g).

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 48
Design 57
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 9 points higher (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (57/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
58
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (57/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.