Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Edge X30 by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge X30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.