Motorola Moto X30 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Motorola Moto X30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Motorola Moto X30 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto X30 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4610 mAh

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (55/100 vs 32/100).

Motorola Moto X30 Pro: The Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X30 Pro Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 125W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 200 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 48 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 4.0 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.7×73.5×8.4 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X30 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X30 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 +12.4%
1627862 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Motorola Moto X30 Pro by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (55/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X30 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X30 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X30 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X30 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X30 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.