Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP 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
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto Edge S30 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto Edge S30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.