Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S30 vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2022 3:42 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 4:07 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare Motorola Edge S30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)

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23 Advantages Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.8"36% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)39% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+441 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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Model	Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model names	摩托罗拉 Moto Edge S30 5G XT2175-2	Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available	China	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	12/21/2021, Announced: 12/12/2021	12/1/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.53 x 168.07 millimeters (2.97 x 6.62 in)	73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	MYUI 2.0 / 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 682346 (v8), 811124 (v9) Geekbench: 3319 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30ps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BM31
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Glacier Blue • Ready For	• Colors: Metallic gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • MI UI 5.0 • Dirac HD sound • Touchscreen with gloves • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S30 vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate