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Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-3) vs Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G30 vs Motorola Edge (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge (2021) X Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-3) 06Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

64
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW) Compare Motorola Moto G30 X
6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-3) vs Edge (2021 5G UW)} 26 Advantages Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+197 grams (6.9 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (48GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hzvs+144Hz60%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2460 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+395 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.8"5%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP55%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/1.97" inchesvs+1/1.52" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 32MP150%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+30W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
ModelMoto G30 (XT2129-3)Edge (2021 5G UW)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G30 XT2129-2 NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)Lenovo Edge 2021 (2nd Gen) Verizon (128GB+6GB)
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date3/17/2021, Announced: 2/16/202110/14/2021
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)75.6 x 169 millimeters (2.98 x 6.65 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hz144Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User InterfaceMy UXMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 170968 (v8)
Geekbench: 1265 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.97" inches1/1.52" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120ps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky
• Protective case included
• 20W charger inbox
• Colors: Nebula blue
• ThinkShield
• Ready For

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G30 (XT2129-3)Motorola Edge (2021 5G UW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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