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Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.8 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP

Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 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.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 77% of smartphones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

5.8

Design

â–²Better than 78% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £410

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

5.8

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.9
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
â–² Better than 81% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
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
3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
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
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
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
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 67% of models
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/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 77.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
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
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
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.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
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
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.8 inches
Screen size
6.8 inches
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.8 inches which is larger than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
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
387 ppi
Pixel density
387 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 387 ppi which is lower than that of 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Refresh rate
144 Hz
★ Better than 90% of models
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
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
68 W
Charging speed
68 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 68 W which is faster than in 76.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Number of microphones
3
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.6 mm
Height
163.6 mm
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm which is shorter than 48.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Width
75.6 mm
Width
75.6 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.6 mm which is narrower than 57.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
194 g
Weight
194 g
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 194 g which is lighter than 54.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,800 cm³
Device volume
97,800 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,800 cm³ which is smaller than 46.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
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Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 3.06x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    9,524
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,524 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,524 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    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
  • 2.06x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    68 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (68 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    68 W vs 33 W
  • 2.4x higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    576 Hz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (576 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    576 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.8 inches
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 7.1% better value for money
    Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.86 vs 7.3).
    7.86 vs 7.34
  • 3.06x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    9,524
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,524 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,524 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    64 GB/s
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2.63x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    10,066
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (10,066 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    10,066 vs 3,825
  • 4x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,024
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,024 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,024 vs 256
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 52.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,862
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,862 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    average of user-submitted scores on the Geekbench browser
    3,862 vs 2,533
  • 2.01x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    2,463
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,463 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,463 vs 1,226
  • 50% more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    6,144 KB
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    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
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    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
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    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
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    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
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    60 MP
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (60 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    60 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has an under-display front camera
    Under-display front camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartphone has an under-display front camera, the average smartphone does not. 1.4% of smartphones feature this technology.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    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
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    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
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    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
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    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
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 2.4x higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    576 Hz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (576 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    576 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.8 inches
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    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 Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 2.06x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    68 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (68 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    68 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & 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/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    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
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    820 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    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
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    December 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 2% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    387 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (387 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 5.44x less popular
    Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 57.7% more expensive
    Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    820 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    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
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & 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/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 208.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    685 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (685 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    685 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 2% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    387 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (387 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 300 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    700 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (700 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    700 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    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
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    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
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    December 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    United States
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    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
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

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Summary of the review
Motorola Edge X30 with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Performance & Gaming review

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What we like about Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Flagship-level performance powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • Smooth 144Hz OLED display with vibrant colors and HDR10+ support
  • Fast 68W wired charging capability
  • Lightweight and slim design that feels premium in hand
  • Clean, near-stock Android software experience
  • Useful 'Ready For' platform for PC-like monitor connectivity

What we don't like about Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Significant overheating and thermal throttling during intensive gaming
  • Mediocre camera performance, especially in low-light conditions
  • Lack of wireless charging and official IP water resistance rating
  • Battery life can be inconsistent when using the high 144Hz refresh rate
  • Limited long-term software support (fewer OS updates than competitors)
  • Absence of a microSD card slot and headphone jack

Verdict

The Motorola Edge X30 (12GB + 256GB) is a flagship smartphone centered around high performance with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Key features include a vibrant 6.7-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a versatile triple-camera system (50MP main with OIS, 50MP ultrawide, 2MP depth), and a 60MP high-resolution front camera. A large 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support ensures all-day usage. Pros are the top-tier performance, excellent display for gaming and media, and competent camera setup, all at a competitive price point in its target markets. Cons include the lack of an official IP rating for water resistance (only splash-resistant), the absence of expandable storage via microSD card, and no 3.5mm headphone jack.

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