Following Qualcomm’s announcement of its new-generation premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, several OEM brands have also confirmed their new offerings in the pipeline with the same chipset. Motorola became the first brand to introduce its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC-powered handset dubbed Edge X30. Xiaomi and Realme are next in line to bring their iteration of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC-powered smartphones. The former will bring the Xiaomi 12 series, while the latter is gearing up for the GT 2 Pro’s launch.
If you have been following us, you must have gone through or comparison articles where we pit-in three mainstream devices against each other. We are back with another such article where you will see the primary differences between the Moto Edge X30, Realme GT 2 Pro, and the Xiaomi 12 vanilla variant.
Before we proceed, we would like to add that this is a spec-sheet-based comparison since the Xiaomi 12 and the Realme GT 2 Pro are yet to go official. The features listed below for both devices come via courtesy of recent leaks including TENAA certification (for the latter).
Moto Edge X30 Vs Xiaomi 12 5G Vs Realme GT 2 Pro: Display Comparison
We’ll start off with the Moto Edge X30 since it is already available in the market and its features are confirmed. The device sports a massive 6.80-inch display which is an OLED panel supporting 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Protecting it is a Corning Gorilla Glass layer and the refresh rate is 144Hz.
Comparatively, the Xiaomi 12 (vanilla model) has been tipped with the most compact display size, i.e, 6.28-inches. The company is said to use an AMOLED panel that will come with 1080P FHD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate (lower than the Moto Edge X30).
On the other hand, the Realme GT 2 Pro is leaked with a 6.51-inch AMOLED display and the highest screen resolution amongst all three variants. It is said to offer a QHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The panel race here is won by the Realme GT 2 Pro (based on the resolution and display type). However, all three devices offer a good display that is suitable for gaming and high-resolution videos.
Moto Edge X30 Vs Xiaomi 12 5G Vs Realme GT 2 Pro: Hardware, Software Comparison
The processor is the only major common aspect amongst all three handsets. The Moto Edge X30 is launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Likewise, the Xiaomi 12 and the Realme GT 2 Pro are also making a debut with the same chipset. The Moto Edge X30 is available with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage option.
The same configurations are tipped for the Xiaomi 12 and the Realme GT 2 Pro. The latter might have one additional higher storage variant, i.e, 512MB. The performance in terms of gaming and multitasking wouldn’t be much different amongst all three models. We can expect good speed performance from the upcoming Xiaomi 12 and the Realme GT 2 Pro. The firmware on all three models is Android 12 but topped with a custom in-house skin.
Moto Edge X30 Vs Xiaomi 12 5G Vs Realme Gt 2 Pro: Camera Specifications
These three handsets are equipped with three rear cameras where the primary sensor on all variants is a 50MP lens. The remaining setup is what varies. The Moto Edge X30 features an additional 50MP sensor (ultra-wide-angle) and a 2MP depth sensor, while the Xiaomi 12 is tipped to come with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and an unspecified sensor with OIS.
On the other hand, the Realme GT 2 Pro is rumored to sport another 50MP lens at the back and a 2MP macro sensor. The on-sheet specs are almost similar. We will only be able to comment on the camera performance once the remaining two units are official and are available for review.
Moto Edge X30 Vs Xiaomi 12 5G Vs Realme GT 2 Pro: What About The Battery And Fast Charging Tech?
The Moto Edge X30 has been announced with a 5,000 mAh battery unit. The same capacity battery is tipped for the Realme GT 2 Pro and a smaller 4,500 mAh battery unit is leaked for the Xiaomi 12 5G. All three devices have fast charging support which is the new norm amongst mid-range and high-end devices.
