Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 214g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). 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 S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Edge X30 by 62.6% 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (86/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
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 S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge X30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.