Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 12

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,290,942).

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Xiaomi 12 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
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1290942
  • Lighter: 180g vs 194g

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 180 g
Launch price $750
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 +2.4%
1322176 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Motorola Edge X30 edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 12?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 12?

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.