Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 203g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Edge X30 by 73.5% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.