Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 235g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S30 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto S30 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (92/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.