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 1,420,808); the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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 1420808
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X30 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 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/2.0
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X30 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Motorola Moto X30 Pro by 12.7% 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.