Motorola Moto X30 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro: A Deep Dive into Flagship Performance
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing raw speed and charging convenience, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro emerges as the winner. Its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and 125W charging significantly outperform the OnePlus 10 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 80W charging, making it ideal for power users and gamers.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Motorola Moto X30 Pro | OnePlus 10 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, August 11 | 2022, January 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, August 11 | Available. Released 2022, January 13 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 73.5 x 8.4 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.33 in) | 163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 198.5 g (7.02 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Splash and dust resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1250 nits (peak) | LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China) |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 200 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/1.22", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom | 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.64µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ready For 3.5 support | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 125W wired, 50% in 7 min, 100% in 19 min 50W wireless | 80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4610 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | White, Black | Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition) |
| Models | XT2241-1 | NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217 |
| Price | About 550 EUR | $ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99 |
| SAR | - | 1.16 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 107h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- Blazing-fast 125W wired charging
- More powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
- Potentially more aggressive pricing
- Limited camera information
- Software experience may be less refined than OnePlus
OnePlus 10 Pro
- Refined and mature OxygenOS software
- Hasselblad-tuned camera system
- Solid battery life with 80W charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can throttle under sustained load
- Slower charging speeds compared to Moto X30 Pro
Display Comparison
The OnePlus 10 Pro boasts a 780 nit peak brightness, a respectable figure, but the Moto X30 Pro’s display specifications are not provided. Given Motorola’s recent focus, we can assume a comparable or slightly higher brightness. Both phones likely utilize LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates, conserving battery. However, without PWM dimming rate data for the Moto X30 Pro, it’s difficult to assess potential eye strain for sensitive users. The OnePlus 10 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio is typical for OLED panels, and the real-world difference in visual quality will likely hinge on color calibration and panel uniformity, areas where OnePlus has historically excelled.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature capable camera systems, but details beyond 'Photo / Video' are limited for the Moto X30 Pro. The OnePlus 10 Pro benefits from its Hasselblad partnership, offering distinct color science and image processing. Without sensor size or aperture information for the Moto X30 Pro, it’s difficult to make a direct comparison. However, the OnePlus 10 Pro’s established image stabilization and video recording capabilities provide a known quantity. The absence of details regarding the Moto X30 Pro’s camera system makes it difficult to assess its low-light performance or dynamic range.
Performance
The Motorola Moto X30 Pro’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) is a clear advantage over the OnePlus 10 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm). The ‘+’ variant offers higher clock speeds (3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 vs 3.00 GHz) and improved thermal efficiency. This translates to sustained performance under load, reducing the likelihood of throttling during extended gaming sessions. While both utilize the same core architecture (1x Cortex-X2, 3x Cortex-A710, 4x Cortex-A510), the Moto X30 Pro’s chipset will deliver a noticeable performance boost. The lack of LPDDR5x RAM specification for the Moto X30 Pro is a minor concern, but the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1’s efficiency mitigates this somewhat.
Battery Life
The OnePlus 10 Pro has an endurance rating of 107 hours, indicating solid battery life. However, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro’s 125W wired charging is a game-changer. Achieving 100% charge in just 19 minutes is significantly faster than the OnePlus 10 Pro’s 32 minutes (International) or 58% in 15 minutes (North America). Both support 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. While the Moto X30 Pro’s battery capacity isn’t specified, the superior charging speed effectively mitigates any potential capacity disadvantage.
Buying Guide
Buy the Motorola Moto X30 Pro if you need the absolute fastest charging speeds available, prioritize peak performance for gaming and demanding tasks, and are comfortable with a potentially less polished software experience. Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if you prefer a more refined and mature software experience, value Hasselblad-tuned camera processing, and appreciate a slightly more balanced approach to performance and battery life.