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Motorola Edge S30

6.6 NeoScore #1214 of 6247

Launched December 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.6

#1214 of 6247

Design & display
6.4
Performance & hardware
7.2
Camera
7.1
Connectivity
6.5
Battery & charging
5.7

Strengths

  • Its 144 Hz display has one of the highest refresh rates among phones of its time.
  • Its 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage exceed those of most phones of its time.
  • Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, and the 1/1.52″ sensor is larger than most.

Weak points

  • The f/1.9 aperture is worse than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.8″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,460 px144 Hz
Design
202 g75.5 mm168.1 mm8.9 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
754,000Better than 79% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh33 W
Cameras
108 Mpx · f/1.913 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

Motorola Edge S30 technical sheet

The Motorola Edge S30 suits people looking for a high-refresh-rate display and strong hardware specifications. Its 144 Hz refresh rate is among the highest on phones of its time, while the 86.5% screen-to-body ratio is better than most. The IPS LCD display measures 6.8″ and has 1080 × 2460 px resolution, 395 ppi and HDR10 support.

Its 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage exceed what most phones launched around the same time offer. The Snapdragon 888+ is paired with an AnTuTu score of 754,000, also better than most. For photography, its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, and the 1/1.52″ sensor is larger than most. It also has optical image stabilization and a 13 MP ultrawide camera; the f/1.9 aperture on the 108 MP camera is worse than on most phones of its time.

Connectivity is better than on most phones of its time, with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and 5G. The 5000 mAh battery and 33 W charging are typical figures for its time, not a notable drawback. The Motorola Edge S30 has an overall NeoScore of 6.6. It is a strong fit for anyone prioritizing a fast-refresh display, generous memory and high camera resolution, with the weaker aperture on its 108 MP camera as the clear trade-off.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.56 /10

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Edge S30

Design & display

6.4

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
8.3
Display Features HDR10, Touchscreen
1.5
Weight 202 g
5.8
Usable Surface 86.5 %
8.4
Body Thickness 8.9 mm
6.2

Performance & hardware

7.2

AnTuTu Score 754,000
3.8
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.99 GHz
8.0
RAM Type DDR5
9.0

Camera

7.1

Sensor Size 1/1.52″
7.2
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 108 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Dual-Lens Camera, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, 360-Degree Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

6.5

Connectivity Features Smart Connect Support, USB Type-C
1.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.7

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 33 W
5.8
Battery Features Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
6.42
Performance & hardware
7.22
Camera
7.09
Connectivity
6.5
Battery & charging
5.69
NeoScore rank
#1214 / 6247

Motorola

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
Processor Process Size
5 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 660
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.99 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
754,000
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1 × 2.99 GHz Cortex-X1, 3 × 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4 × 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No

Design

Body Colors
Blue, Black
Body Thickness
8.9 mm
Body Width
75.5 mm
Body Height
168.1 mm
Weight
202 g
Usable Surface
86.5 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
Water Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
33 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20.5:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,460 px
Display Pixel Density
395 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Display Features
HDR10, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
Smart Connect Support, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 3.1
Max. download speed
7,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed
3,000 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers

Technical

Model numbers
XT2175-2

Edge S30

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

108 MP main camera

Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.52″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, HDR10+, Gyro-EIS, 10-bit HDR
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.52″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, HDR10+, Gyro-EIS, 10-bit HDR
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual-Tone LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-Lens Camera, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, 360-Degree Panorama
2

13 MP ultrawide camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Auxiliary rear camera

Aperture
f/2.4
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

16 MP front camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR

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