Motorola Edge X30 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Which is better

Motorola Edge X30 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro: The Edge X30 is the most affordable of these two smartphones. Also, it is the first Android smartphone to use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. While the iPhone 13 Pro is powered by Apple A15 Bionic chipset.

This comparison article will help you to know the differences and similarities that exists between both devices. And perhaps even assist you to make a better buying decision.

Motorola Edge X30 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Specifications	Edge X30	iPhone 13 Pro
Display	6.7-inch, 144Hz	6.1-inch, 120Hz
RAM	8 / 12GB	6GB
Storage	128 / 256GB	128GB – 1TB
Back Camera	50 + 50 + 2MP	12 + 12 + 12MP
Front Camera	60MP	12MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	A15 Bionic
Software	Android 12	iOS 15
Battery	5,000mAh (60W)	3,155mAh (20W)

Display

Motorola Edge X30 has a bigger display of 6.7-inch FHD+ super AMOLED with 144 Hz refresh rate support. The screen is protected by corning gorilla glass 5, however, it lacks IP67/IP68 rating. Which means it can be damage by dust and water penetration.

iPhone 13 Pro on the hand, has a smaller screen but offers more durability. The screen size is 6.1-inch QHD+ OLED with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate enabled. The iPhone 13 Pro screen is brighter and protected by tougher gorilla glass, while also having an IP68 water and dust resistant rating.

In overall, both devices have quality display. However, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is more compact and durable which gave it an edge over the Motorola Edge X30.

Camera

Motorola Edge X30 has a 50MP OIS main camera, alongside a 50MP ultrawide lens and 2MP depth sensor. While upfront it has 60 MP selfie camera. Both the back and front camera can record video in 4k resolution.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro brings 12MP OIS primary camera, supported by a 12MP ultrawide lens and 12MP telephoto (3x optical zoom) camera. The front facing camera is 12MP. Apple iPhone 13 Pro is more versatile when it comes to camera setup, plus the front and back camera can as well record video in 4k resolution.

Overall, video and photo quality is what differentiate the camera of both smartphones. The Motorola Edge X30 is not a camera centric device. In other words, the Edge X30 camera is good but the iPhone 13 Pro camera quality is better by miles.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Edge X30 is the first Android smartphone in the world to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It is a 5G SoC that is fabricated on a 4nm node. The performance is 25% better than its predecessor – Snapdragon 888. In terms of configuration, the Motorola Edge X30 is available in 8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB storage. Sadly, the storage can’t be expanded.

While the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the A15 Bionic chipset (5nm), paired with 6GB RAM and available in 128 GB storage, 256, 512 GB or even 1 TB storage. Thus, even though there’s no space for SD card, you won’t have to worry because there is more storage option for you.

Both smartphones are very fast in terms of there CPU and GPU. Even the AI multi tasking got improved significantly. The only reason I’ll favor the iPhone 13 Pro is because of the flexibility in storage configuration.

Software

The Motorola Edge X30 runs Android 12 out of the box which is a very smooth UI in collabo with the 144 Hz refresh rate support. While Apple iPhone 13 Pro boots iOS 15 software out of the box. The running software on both devices are very cool.

Battery

iPhone 13 Pro is remarkable for its excellent battery management. Even though it has 3,095 mAh battery capacity, it last longer than most Android smartphones with 5,000 mAh battery size. In other words, the Motorola Edge X30 with 5,000 mAh battery capacity is at par with the iPhone 13 Pro’s battery. But the Motorola Edge X30 (68W) charges faster than the iPhone 13 Pro (23W).

Motorola Edge X30 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Price

Starting price of the Motorola Edge X30 is $599, it is the most affordable of these two smartphones. While the Apple iPhone 13 Pro price starts at $999.

Buy Motorola Edge X30 and iPhone 13 Pro

Edge X30	Price	iPhone 13 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$599	Buy on Gazelle	$969

Motorola Edge X30 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Conclusion

I’m impressed with the Motorola Edge X30. The price is very affordable and it offers value. However, the iPhone 13 Pro is better in certain areas such as: camera, durability and performance.

So if I’m to score both smartphones by percentage. I’ll score the Motorola Edge X30 (46%) while the iPhone 13 Pro gets (54%).