Motorola Edge X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,294,871).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge X30

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 52

What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?

  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 197g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4188

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge X30 Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1294871 2994112
Geekbench Single 1662 3094
Geekbench Multi 4188 9293
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
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 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 60 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 800 nits
NFC yes —
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 197 g
Launch price — $1295

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge X30

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge X30

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge X30

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +56.8%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Motorola Edge X30 by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge X30

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VII

$1295

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

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

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.