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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 12
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 1294871
- 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 — 68/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge X30
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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 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.