Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto Edge S30 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.