Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto Edge S30 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto Edge S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.