Motorola Edge X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge X30 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,232,200).

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 194g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1290942 1232200
Geekbench Single 1675 1488
Geekbench Multi 4453 3373
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 60 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 -4.8%
1232200 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge X30 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.