Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Realme Neo8
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Realme Neo8
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto Edge S30 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto Edge S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (94/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.