Motorola Edge X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Motorola Edge X30 by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (60/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.