Motorola Moto X30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Motorola Moto X30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto X30 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4610 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 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) | 1250 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×73.5×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X30 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Moto X30 Pro by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X30 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Motorola Moto X30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X30 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Motorola Moto X30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.