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Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP

Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB)
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 64% of smartphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 83%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

25%

6.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.8

Camera

15%

7.6

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–²Better than 62%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 76%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

25%

6.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.8

Camera

15%

7.6

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 8.4 points, which is higher than 80% of smartphones.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.9
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G processor which is faster than processors in 63.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
405 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 405 ppi which is higher than that of 64.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,020 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,020 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
159.3 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 159.3 mm which is shorter than 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
74.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.2 mm which is narrower than 80.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
6.79 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 6.79 mm which is thinner than 97.6% of smartphones.
Weight
155 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 155 g which is lighter than 98% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
70,596 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 70,596 cm³ which is smaller than 98.2% of smartphones.
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Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (126 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    126 vs 99.5
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 4.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.38 vs 8.000).
    8.38 vs 8
  • 7.1% better value for money
    Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.86 vs 7.3).
    7.86 vs 7.34
  • 54.7% more popular
    Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.41 vs 5.4).
    8.41 vs 5.44
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£190 vs £260).
    £190 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 43.4% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (6,293 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    6,293 vs 4,389
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 9.9% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,035 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,035 vs 942
  • 14.8% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,909 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    Average score from multiple sources, powered by Snapdragon 778G+ 5G processor
    2,909 vs 2,533
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 50% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (360 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 2.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (405 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    405 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (126 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    126 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 21% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (155 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    155 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.51 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (6.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    6.79 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.8 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.3 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (159.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    159.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 27.8% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (70596 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    70,596 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 19.6% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4020 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 10.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,791 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,791 vs 3,115
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.3 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.3 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 19.6% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4020 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • 10% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.2 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.2 vs 8
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China

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de.root-nation.com
08/08/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 Review: Balance at its Peak
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heise.de
10/05/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 Review: Thin, Light, and Fast
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journaldugeek.com
24/01/2023
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Motorola Edge 30 Review: Watch out for the competition
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frandroid.com
16/07/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 review: slimness at the cost of battery life
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fr.root-nation.com
08/08/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 Review: Maximum Balance
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phonandroid.com
01/07/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 Review: Some Hard-to-Swallow Compromises
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lesnumeriques.com
07/09/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 review: A solid mid-range smartphone, but nothing extraordinary
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computerhoy.20minutos.es
16/05/2022
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Motorola Edge 30 review and opinion
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bitwares.net
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What we like about Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely slim and lightweight design (6.79mm thickness and 155g weight)
  • Vibrant 144Hz AMOLED display providing smooth animations and fluid scrolling
  • Clean software experience with a near-stock Android UI and minimal bloatware
  • Solid mid-range performance powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset
  • Fast 33W wired charging that includes the power adapter in the box
  • Useful 'Ready For' platform for connecting the phone to a PC or monitor
  • Reliable in-display fingerprint scanner

What we don't like about Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Small 4,020mAh battery results in middling stamina, often requiring daily charging
  • Sub-par camera performance in low-light conditions with noticeable grain
  • Plastic build (frame and back) may feel less premium than metal/glass competitors
  • Missing hardware features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and MicroSD card slot
  • Lacks wireless charging support
  • Weak haptic feedback motor
  • Limited long-term software support and slow OS updates

Verdict

The Motorola Edge 30 (8GB + 256GB) is a remarkably slim 5G smartphone focused on delivering solid mid-range performance with key highlights. Its main characteristics include a vibrant 6.5-inch pOLED display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, a capable Snapdragon 778G+ 5G processor, and a versatile 50MP triple-camera system featuring optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main lens. Pros typically center around its elegant, lightweight design, clean near-stock Android experience, and excellent display quality. Potential cons involve a smaller-than-average 4020mAh battery which may not last a full heavy-use day, and an entirely plastic build that feels less premium compared to some competitors.

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