Motorola Edge X30 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 66/100 vs 50/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge X30 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 16 points higher (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge X30 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (53/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.