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 (3,207,732 vs 1,290,942).
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 17
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
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 69/100). 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 69/100). 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).
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 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 |
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (95/100 vs 69/100).
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).
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 69/100).
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.