Motorola Edge X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 66/100. Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,290,942).

Both devices scored the same rating of 66/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1290942
  • Lighter: 185g vs 194g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

The Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV received the same MobileRank rating — 66/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 60 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 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 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 +2.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Motorola Edge X30 by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).

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

Both devices scored 66/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 IV.

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

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

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

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