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Motorola Edge S vs Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G

What Edge S does better (9) and where Redmi K30i 5G wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Edge S
Motorola · 2021Edge S
6.9Score
9 advantages≈ $270
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Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi K30i 5G
6.9Score
5 advantages≈ $270
5.6Display6.7
7.8Camera6.7
5.0Battery3.8
5.8Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Edge SRedmi K30i 5G
74 × 168.49.776.6 × 165.38.8
Edge SRedmi K30i 5GDifference
Height168.4 mm165.3 mm+3.1 mm
Width74 mm76.6 mm−2.6 mm
Thickness9.7 mm8.8 mm+0.9 mm
Weight215 g208 g+7 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Edge S better than Redmi K30i 5G?

  1. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh+11%
  2. Main camera64 MP vs 48 MP+33%
  3. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+33%
  4. Memory card slotYes · Redmi K30i 5G: No
  5. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  6. Pixel density409 ppi vs 395 ppi+4%
  7. USB version3.1 vs 2+55%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.7 vs f/1.9+12%

Why is Redmi K30i 5G better than Edge S?

  1. Wired charging20 W vs 30 W+50%
  2. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  3. Weight215 g vs 208 g+3%
  4. Selfie camera16 MP vs 20 MP+25%
  5. Thickness9.7 mm vs 8.8 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola Edge SMotorola Edge S≈ $2706.9
Design
Weight215 g208 g
Thickness9.7 mm8.8 mm
Height168.4 mm165.3 mm
Width74 mm76.6 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Glass
Ingress protectionIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursBlue, SilverBlue, White, Red, Purple
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,520 px2,400 px
Pixel density409 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness560 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio84.1%84.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 620
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging20 W30 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.12
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 11
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