Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Galaxy S26+
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 S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4188
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (91/100 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 S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 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 S26+ (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9200 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Edge X30 by 59.0% 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 S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 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 S26+ (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.