Motorola Edge X30 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge X30 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 194g).

The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 1 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 5 IV

Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1242193
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 194g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (74/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge X30 Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1294871 1242193
Geekbench Single 1662 1662
Geekbench Multi 4188 4188
Display 6.7" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W —
DXOMark (camera) — 119
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 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Brightness (peak) 700 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 172 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge X30

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • Main: 12MP 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 5 IV

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge X30

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 -4.2%
1242193 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge X30 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (74/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

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

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.