Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,290,942); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (76/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.