Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge X30

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4188
  • Lighter: 190g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (72/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge X30 Samsung Galaxy S25+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1294871 3219688
Geekbench Single 1662 3050
Geekbench Multi 4188 9700
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 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 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 194 g 190 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge X30

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge X30

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

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge X30

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +59.8%
3219688 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Motorola Edge X30 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge X30

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (60/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (72/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.