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 1,290,942).

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 2 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 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
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 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
  • Lighter: 192g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
  • 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 69/100). 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 69/100). 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).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1290942 2096581
Geekbench Single 1675 2205
Geekbench Multi 4453 7192
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +38.4%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Motorola Edge X30 by 38.4% 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 69/100).

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 69/100).

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.