Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 66/100 vs 63/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 3 points higher (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Motorola Edge X30 by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.