Motorola Edge X30vsSamsung Galaxy M35

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

Motorola
Motorola Edge X30
Edge X30
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Motorola Edge X30's battery life is a major concern with unacceptable drain rates and health decline.
The Motorola Edge X30's display boasts a stunning 6.7-inch LED panel with vibrant visuals and smooth refresh rates.
The Motorola Edge X30's camera department is a significant letdown, falling short of photography expectations overall.
The Motorola Edge X30 delivers impressive performance capabilities with its powerful Snapdragon chipset and high refresh rate display.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy M35
Galaxy M35
Processor:Exynos 1380
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Galaxy M35's battery life is its standout feature, offering excellent performance with heavy usage.
The Samsung Galaxy M35's display delivers top-notch performance with vibrant colors, high refresh rate, and robust build quality overall.
The Samsung Galaxy M35's camera system is a mixed bag, delivering solid everyday photos but lacking standout features.
The Samsung Galaxy M35's Exynos 1380 chip delivers impressive performance, handling demanding tasks and games seamlessly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Motorola Edge X30
3 GHz
Samsung Galaxy M35
2.40 GHz

RAM

Tie
Motorola Edge X30
8GB
Samsung Galaxy M35
8GB

Storage

Winner
Motorola Edge X30
128GB
Samsung Galaxy M35
256GB

Weight

Winner
Motorola Edge X30
195g
Samsung Galaxy M35
222g
Rank
Motorola Edge X30
Winner
#190
Samsung Galaxy M35
#439
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Motorola Edge X30
#152
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#195
Design
Motorola Edge X30
#578
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#781
Display
Motorola Edge X30
#339
Samsung Galaxy M35
#140
Winner
Performance
Motorola Edge X30
#191
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#453
Battery
Motorola Edge X30
#46
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#474
Camera
Motorola Edge X30
#173
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#448
item_phones_categoryId
Motorola Edge X30
#1
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M35
#1
Tie

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Motorola Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Samsung Galaxy M35
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
Exynos 1380
CPU
1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510
4x2.4GHz ARM Cortex, A78 + 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
5
Frequency
3
2.40
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 730
ARM Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
256
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
N/A
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
N/A
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Hall sensor
N/A
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
1057600
578500
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Motorola Edge X30

Strengths

The main selling points of the Moto Edge X30 is no doubt the four nanometer run Snapdragon 8Gen1 chipset that not only increases performance by a great amount but its integrated Adreno 730 GPU sees a huge improvement.
When paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage and a 144Hz panel, scrolls around like an absolute genius and games like a champion thanks to AI-powered sampling.
The display while not being curved is gorgeous thanks to a 6.7-inch LED panel with 1 billion colors.
It comes with Android 12 out of the box and is pretty much stock Android with a few extra features that are actually useful.
The device's frosted glass finish at the back is absolutely gorgeous looking, showcasing its Shadow Blue color scheme in all its glory.
The physical fingerprint reader is snappy
It has a 60Hz panel scrolls around like an absolute genius and games like a champion

Weaknesses

Unfortunately, it lacks the brightness of other flagships around.
The camera department is a bit of a deal breaker for me, with lackluster results in good lighting and terrible nighttime results.
It lacks 60 frames per second video recording.
The useless 2-megapixel depth sensor and complete disregard of what the new Snapdragon chipset is actually capable of are major drawbacks.
There's no telephoto lens on this device, which is a big miss in my opinion.
The fingerprint sensor is unfortunately not found underneath the display, making it hard to reach.
Facial recognition is pointless without a double tap feature and the oversight of the Snapdragon 8Gen1's fourth ISP to allow for face unlock without touching the device is a bit disheartening.

Samsung Galaxy M35

Strengths

The Samsung Galaxy M35 offers surprisingly decent performance with its Exynos 1380 chip, handling basic tasks and demanding games like BGMI and CODM smoothly.
The phone's battery life is excellent, lasting up to a day and a half on regular use, and dropping by only 30% after three hours of heavy gaming.
The camera setup is decent, with good detail and natural colors in photos taken with the main 50MP lens, although portrait mode can struggle to detect edges.
The phone has a great display, featuring a punchy 6.6-inch Super AMOLED panel with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, super bright up to 1000 nits, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
The sound quality is surprisingly good thanks to the Stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos support.
The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that's quick and responsive.
Samsung's commitment to updates is solid, with 4 years of Android update and 5 years of security patches.
The phone has NFC for easy payments.

Weaknesses

The Exynos chip may not be as powerful as a Snapdragon processor, which could affect gaming performance in graphically intensive titles like Genshin Impact.
The charging speed is relatively slow, taking around 2 hours to fully charge from 0 to 100% through 25W wireless charging.
There's no charger included in the box.
The phone can get warm after prolonged gaming sessions.
The camera system may not be as strong as some other phones at this price point.
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Motorola Edge X30

The Motorola Edge X30 promises a significant leap in performance, courtesy of its quad-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. This powerhouse is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, making it a formidable gaming machine. The device boasts a stunning 6.7-inch LED display with 1 billion colors, while the camera setup features a high-resolution main sensor and ultrawide lens. However, some notable omissions include lack of wireless charging, water resistance, and a telephoto lens. Will these compromises be enough to deter enthusiasts from experiencing the Edge X30's impressive performance?

Samsung Galaxy M35

The Samsung Galaxy M35 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers impressive performance, camera capabilities, and battery life, making it a solid choice for those looking for a Samsung phone under 20,000 rupees. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Exynos 1380 chip, which was surprisingly effective in handling demanding tasks like gaming. The M35 handled games like BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and Genshin Impact with minimal lag, even after extended periods of playtime. However, it did struggle to maintain high frame rates in Genshin Impact, especially on high settings. The camera setup features three cameras, including a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. While the photos taken by the main camera were decent with good detail and natural colors, they looked somewhat soft. The ultra-wide camera performed well in matching the color of the main camera, but portrait mode was not its strong point. The phone's battery life is where it truly shines, lasting a day and a half on regular use, even with heavy usage like gaming. However, charging was slower than expected, taking around 2 hours to fully charge from 0 to 100%. The Galaxy M35 also features a punch-hole display, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and surprisingly good sound quality courtesy of the dual speakers. The display itself is bright and smooth, reaching up to 1,000 nits, and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy M35 offers great value for its price, with impressive performance, camera capabilities, and battery life making it a solid choice for those in the market for a budget-friendly smartphone.

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