Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 224g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (83/100 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 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto Edge S30 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 69.4% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (83/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.