Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 60.1% 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.