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 1,290,942); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge X30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
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 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • 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 69/100). 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 69/100). 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).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 3030376
Geekbench Single 1675 3050
Geekbench Multi 4453 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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +57.4%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Edge X30 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (92/100 vs 69/100).

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 69/100).

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.