Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 12 have an important thing in common: they are the world’s first phones equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. And that is not all: despite being powered by the most powerful chipset out there, they are even available at great listing prices as they are not among the most affordable phones in the market and they provide a very high value for money. That is the reason why a lot of people with a good knowledge of the actual smartphone market are wondering which one they should buy. This is a comparison between the specifications of the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones.

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Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 12

Motorola Edge X30 Xiaomi 12
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
194 g		 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm,
179 g
DISPLAY 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (Full HD+), OLED 6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MYUI Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
60 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 50 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
32 MP front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 68W 4500 mAh, Fast Charging 67W, Fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM, water-repellent, optional under-display camera 5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging 10W

Design

If you want the cutest design, then I think you should choose the Xiaomi 12. First of all, its dimensions are a lot more compact. Further, the design of the camera isle is somewhat very modern and well-made. The handset is thinner than the Motorola Edge X30 and it has a higher screen to body ratio: two other added values for a device like this. The Motorola Edge X30 has a water repellent coating which may turn useful under the rain and in other situations, while the Xiaomi 12 has more resistant glasses thanks to the protection provided by Gorilla Glass Victus by Corning.

 

Display

The specifications of these displays are very similar on paper, but the Motorola Edge X30 offers something more for those users who want more. With its wider diagonal of 6.7 inches, the Motorola Edge X30 is a better option for gaming and productivity, while the Xiaomi 12 has a very compact display and it is not the best for the ones who play advanced games and work with their phones. Further, the Motorola Edge X30 has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate which provides a smoother viewing experience. For the rest, these displays do not differ too much: they are OLED panels with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and the HDR10+ certification.

 

Specs & Software

As already mentioned, these phones are fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, and for this reason, they are two of the fastest and most powerful phones in the whole Android world. In both cases, they provide up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. They both run Android 12 but are customized by different user interfaces. Note that the Xiaomi 12 has an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Motorola Edge X30 has a side-mounted scanner which is less comfortable.

 

Camera

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better camera phone and this is its biggest pro if compared to the Xiaomi 12. It is equipped with two rear cameras sporting a 50 MP resolution and an additional 2 MP macro camera. The 50 MP ultrawide camera is what makes the difference, as well as its amazing 60 MP front camera making it one of the best phones to shoot selfies. It is worth mentioning that there is a special edition of the Edge X30 with an under-display front camera.

 

Battery

Thanks to its bigger dimensions, the Motorola Edge X30 has room for a bigger battery: with a capacity of 5000 mAh, it offers 500 mAh more if compared to the Xiaomi 12 and it is able to last more on a single charge. The Xiaomi 12 has a smaller battery, but it supports wireless charging, unlike its opponent. And we are talking about very fast wireless charging technology, thanks to 50W power.

 

Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi 12 in China roughly translates into €510/$580 at the actual change, while the Motorola Edge X30 begins at €420/$480. The Motorola Edge X30 wins this comparison thanks to better cameras and a bigger battery, as well as a wider display. But you should note the Xiaomi 12 is currently the most compact last-generation flagship with Android.

 

Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 12: PRO and CONS

Motorola Edge X30

PRO

  • Better front camera
  • Superior rear cameras
  • Bigger battery
  • Wider display
  • Optional under-display camera
  • Water repellent

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

Xiaomi 12

PRO

  • More compact
  • Wireless charging
  • Gorilla Glass Victus
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

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