Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 194g).
Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 194g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (97/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Edge X30 by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (97/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.