Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs Motorola Edge S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2022 3:42 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 4:07 PM

Compare Motorola Edge S30 X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)

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5 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)104 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)38% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+395 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.8"58% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP23 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh153% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
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Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Edge S30 (256GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	摩托罗拉 Moto Edge S30 5G XT2175-2
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), USA	China
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	5/13/2014	12/21/2021, Announced: 12/12/2021
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	75.53 x 168.07 millimeters (2.97 x 6.62 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	MYUI 2.0 / 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 682346 (v8), 811124 (v9) Geekbench: 3319 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30ps
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Phantom Black, Glacier Blue • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered