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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) — Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Black
Motorola

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Black

76
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone XR 512GB — A12 · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone XR 512GB

A12 · iOS · 512GB

76
/ 100
From $949
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) lands at 76 and iPhone XR 512GB at 76. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Near-stock Android
  • ✓Unlocked universal compatibility
  • ✓Affordable pricing

Pick iPhone XR 512GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone XR 512GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone XR 512GB leads on camera (75 vs 72).

Battery life

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) leads on battery (76 vs 70).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Tie

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) 76
vs
76 iPhone XR 512GB

Score breakdown

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)
76
cpu 76
gpu 72
camera 72
battery 76
display 74
design 74
iPhone XR 512GB
76
cpu 76
gpu 74
camera 75
battery 70
display 73
design 76

Specs side-by-side

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) versus iPhone XR 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) iPhone XR 512GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
A12
Storage
128GB
▲ 512GB
Color
Black
—
Release year
2022
2018
OS
—
iOS 12

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Near-stock Android
  • +Unlocked universal compatibility
  • +Affordable pricing
Cons
  • −Update window shorter than Pixel
  • −Camera trails flagships
  • −Limited top-tier features

iPhone XR 512GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) vs iPhone XR 512GB

Which is better, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone XR 512GB? +

Both score 76 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $899, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone XR 512GB worth the price? +

At $949, iPhone XR 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in cpu.

Does Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone XR 512GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone XR 512GB? +

iPhone XR 512GB — leads on camera (75 vs 72). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone XR 512GB? +

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) — leads on battery (76 vs 70). Screen-on time and charging.