Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge X30 by 64.0% 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 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (93/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.