Motorola Edge 2021 vs Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Edge 2021 vs Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Edge 2021Motorola Edge 2021America · 8GB · 256GB
Motorola Edge 30 ProMotorola Edge 30 ProGlobal · 12GB · 256GB · XT2201-1
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Basics
Motorola Edge 2021
Motorola Edge 2021
America · 8GB · 256GB
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Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Global · 12GB · 256GB · XT2201-1
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 7.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware 8.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.4Camera 8.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.0 Connectivity 8.4 Connectivity
Battery score 7.6 Battery 6.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
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1 review
8.3
19 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Edge 2021 vs Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Specs Motorola Edge 2021 prices Motorola Edge 2021
America · 8GB · 256GB 		Motorola Edge 30 Pro price comparison Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Global · 12GB · 256GB · XT2201-1
Inches 6.8" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 87% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.6 mm
169.0 mm
9.0 mm 		75.9 mm
163.1 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 200 g 196 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 596.000
v10 		1.061.400
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Main Camera 1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KHM2
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
OV50A
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.25 SELF 60 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Motorola Motorola
Aliases Moto Edge 2021 Motorola Edge Plus 2022, Motorola Edge+ (2022), XT2201-1

Release Date
Release date November 2021,
2 years ago 		February 2022,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Edge 2021
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Motorola Edge 2021
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Size
75.6 mm • 169.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.9 mm • 163.1 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 200 g 196 g
Usable surface 87 % 87 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium Plastic, Glass
Resistance IP52 IP52
Colors
Blue
White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.8" 6.7"
Type LCD IPS pOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2460 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 393 Pixels per inch 387 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 600 Hz
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 360 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 700 cd/m²
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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7.7
Is it comfortable?
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8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.7
Number of reviews
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19 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L Adreno 730

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
596.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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1.061.400
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.8
Number of reviews
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19 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 108 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KHM2 Omnivision OV50A
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.52" 1/1.55"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
8 Mpx
50 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
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ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
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1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
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1/2.76"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Dual PDAF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 60 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV60A
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.25 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.61 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
101
Mobile
107
Photo
102
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
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6.6
Quality of selfies
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7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
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9.0
Number of reviews
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19 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n5 (850)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B43 (TDD 3700)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • SUPL
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.2
Quality of the GPS
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9.4
And the WiFi?
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9.3
Number of reviews
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19 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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4800 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
68.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 32%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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19 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 16%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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19 reviews
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