Motorola Edge 30 UltravsXiaomi Redmi K50

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Motorola
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Edge 30 Ultra
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra's battery life is decent but not great, lasting around 92 hours on a single charge.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra boasts an exceptional 6.67-inch AMOLED display with impressive sharpness and contrast capabilities.
The Edge 30 Ultra's camera delivers excellent image quality, despite some minor caveats and limitations.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra delivers solid performance, excelling with ease but struggling with thermal management issues.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi K50
Redmi K50
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Xiaomi Redmi K50's battery life is disappointing, lasting around 4-5 hours with heavy use, a major letdown.
The Xiaomi Redmi K50's high-quality AMOLED display is its standout feature, offering a smooth viewing experience with vibrant colors.
The Xiaomi Redmi K50's camera is a major letdown due to poor low-light performance and unnatural results.
The Xiaomi Redmi K50 delivers mixed results, with decent performance for gaming and multitasking being its strongest aspect.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
3.20 GHz
Xiaomi Redmi K50
2.85 GHz

RAM

Tie
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
8GB
Xiaomi Redmi K50
8GB

Storage

Tie
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
128GB
Xiaomi Redmi K50
128GB

Weight

Winner
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
195g
Xiaomi Redmi K50
201g
Rank
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Winner
#78
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#315
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#146
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#277
Design
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#570
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#709
Display
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#332
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#89
Winner
Performance
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#149
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#306
Battery
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#250
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#147
Winner
Camera
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#5
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#519
item_phones_categoryId
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
#1
Tie
Xiaomi Redmi K50
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Motorola Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Xiaomi Xiaomi Redmi K50
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max
CPU
1x3.2 GHz Cortex, X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex, A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex, A510
4x Cortex, A78 2.85 GHz + 4x Cortex, A55 2.0 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
5
Frequency
3.20
2.85
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz
Mali-G610 MC6
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5
RAM LPDDR5
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
N/A
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
RGB sensor
N/A
Yes
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
1231300
824926
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 91% of devices
Overall performance better than 84% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
AAC X Axial linear motor, 19,400 mm² cooling area
Super large VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation 3950 mm2

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Strengths

Motorola has gone for a minimalistic and elegant sort of design here, with frosted Gorilla Glass 5 on the back and a thin aluminum frame.
The phone's display is sharp enough and is quite contrasty, supporting HDR 10+ and having impressive brightness levels.
The fingerprint reader located under the display is fast and reliable for biometrics.
The stereo speakers with the earpiece doubling as the second one earned a score of very good in our loudness test and had nice sounding vocals and some bass.
The phone has a 4,610mAh battery that delivers decent battery life, although not mentioned explicitly.
The camera's ultra-wide mode produces some nice results when shooting with the main cam and low light, and night vision mode works wonders for shadow development.

Weaknesses

The telephoto cam only allows for limited zoom capabilities, and photos taken without auto-night mode processing can be a bit on the soft side.
The ultra-wide Cam's photos aren't amazing but they're quite good, with colors that are lively and sharpness that's good as Ultra wides go, but noise is well contained and processing adds plenty of additional sharpening.
The macro mode uses the ultra-wide camera but zooms it in to match the main camera's field of view, which may sound like a recipe for bad quality, although surprisingly produces some nice results.
Full Ingress Protection is not available, only splash proofing.
4K video recording on the telephoto and Ultra wide cameras is limited to 1080p resolution.
Selfies from the 60 megapixel front-facing cam can be a bit desaturated when recorded in lower resolutions.

Xiaomi Redmi K50

Strengths

The display is great, with high refresh rate gaming performance, even if Asphalt 9 hasn't adapted to it.
Battery life for gaming and everyday use is good, with up to 8 hours of screen time.
The camera takes phenomenal daytime photos with high dynamic range and detail.
The phone has great speakers that are perfect for music and gaming.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a high-end smartphone that aims to impress with its stacked spec sheet, featuring a 200-megapixel main camera, 144Hz refresh rate screen, and blazing-fast 125W charging speeds. But does it live up to its promise? Our review delves into the device's design, performance, cameras, and battery life to see if this phone is more than just a sum of its impressive specs. Can it deliver on its potential to sway consumers and become a top choice in the market?

Xiaomi Redmi K50

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Xiaomi Redmi K50, and unfortunately, my experience was underwhelming. Despite its impressive specs on paper, this phone failed to deliver in several key areas. The camera performance was abysmal, especially in low-light conditions. The sensor size is decent, but it seems that the software is not optimized to extract the best from it. Daytime photos are okay, but nowhere near as good as what I've seen on other phones with similar cameras. The gaming experience was actually quite enjoyable, thanks to the phone's powerful processor and snappy performance. However, only a few games, like Asphalt 9, have adapted to take full advantage of the phone's high refresh rate capabilities. Battery life is decent for general use, but drops significantly when gaming or using resource-intensive apps. The display is nice, and the speakers are quite good, making it enjoyable to watch videos or listen to music on this phone. My biggest disappointment lies in the camera performance, which I believe is a software issue rather than a hardware one. For a phone priced around $500-$600, there are better options available that offer superior camera capabilities. If you're a gamer and don't mind a mediocre camera experience, then the Redmi K50 might be worth considering. However, if you prioritize taking good photos or have high expectations for your camera, I would suggest looking elsewhere. There are simply better phones on the market that offer more value for the price.

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