Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Edge 30: photos and battery or performance and features? | Comparative

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is the Chinese bet for the premium intermediary market, in an attempt to offer an advanced device, but more affordable than the flagships. The Edge 30 comes in a similar vein, with the claim of being the thinnest 5G smartphone in the world.

By putting the Xiaomi model and the Motorola model side by side, which one has the best set for the user? Let’s find out the answer now, here at TudoCelular.

We started with the design, with two very different cell phones. The 12 Lite comes with a camera block that highlights the main module, against an oval module that has become Motorola’s hallmark. Both opted for plastic bezels, with a matte finish on the back.

The difference is that Xiaomi has switched from the simplest material to glass in the lid, to make its construction more premium. At the very least, the Edge provides a more compact and lighter body than its rival.

Furthermore, they have a biometric reader under the screen, of the optical type. But don’t expect any protection against liquids and dust here. At the front, the duo also has the same type of hole-shaped notch.

None of them have a microSD slot for storage expansion. In connectivity, nothing to complain about. Both offer sixth-generation Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC for contactless payments.

The 12 Lite scores for superior, more modern construction; and the Edge 30 marks the most compact and light body.

Xiaomi has a slightly larger screen than Motorola and still wins for superior front use. The Chinese chose an AMOLED type that supports 12-bit, to reproduce 68 billion colors, even though the Edge comes with an OLED panel that stands out in this and exceeds one billion.

The duo also do well when we compare brightness levels. Therefore, they are a more suitable option for those who tend to go out a lot and look at their cell phone under the strong sun. The Xiaomi model offers other differentials in this regard, such as the presence of Gorilla Glass 5, more advanced than the third generation present in Motorola’s.

The two have high refresh rates, but the 144 Hz of the Edge achieves a fluidity superior to the 120 Hz delivered by the competitor.

Better colors against greater softness. We have a new draw.

The manufacturers didn’t skimp on the audio of their respective intermediaries, with the inclusion of a stereo system. While the Edge 30 contains two speakers, the 12 Lite has three sound outputs, to expand the user’s immersion in music and videos.

This Chinese triple set allows for superior sound power, without any distortion at maximum volume. The problem is that the quality does not follow the same line and lags behind the Edge in the balance between bass, mids and highs.

None of them have a standard P2 headphone jack. At least Motorola still sends an accessory with a USB-C plug in the package.

More powerful sound against better frequency quality. We give one point for each again.

These phones have Android 12 installed at the factory. Both Xiaomi and Motorola promise two “little robot” updates for these models, but don’t expect to always have the latest security packages.

The fast mobile network is guaranteed in these devices, as both have 5G support. The fluidity will not disappoint either, even more so due to the presence of a high refresh rate in both, with a small advantage for Edge.

In terms of features, the 12 Lite stands out for its floating menu with the most used apps and for other tools that help during gameplay. On the Edge 30 side, we have here the traditional gestures to open the camera app or turn on the flashlight, in addition to the advanced Ready For, which turns the cell phone into a portable PC.

Same longevity but with more premium features on the Motorola side. Therefore, she notes another point.

The Xiaomi comes equipped with the Snapdragon 778G, against the Turbocharged Plus version of the same platform present in the Edge. Which is able to deliver the best performance? Our tests have shown that the Edge 30 comes out on top here. He was 40 seconds faster, with a big difference in reopening in the background.

In benchmarks, AnTuTu confirms this trend in favor of Motorola, but it lags behind the Chinese in Geekbench’s multi-core. Games will not have problems running on these devices, whether in terms of quality or good fluidity.

Multitasking gives the point to the Edge.

On the battery, the 12 Lite has a capacity of 4,300 mAh, slightly above the 4,020 mAh present on the Edge 30. In this duel of autonomy, logic prevailed. Xiaomi recorded 28 hours of runtime in our standardized tests, almost eight hours more than the competitor.

When we go to recharge, the scenario remains favorable for the Chinese. His 67W adapter takes just 50 minutes to complete the process. A faster time than Motorola’s 33W charger, which needs about an hour to reach 100%.

This is an easy point for Xiaomi.

On both sides, we find a triple set of rear cameras, but with very different sensors. The main 108 MP of the 12 Lite hits more photos than the 50 MP of the Edge 30, especially in the superior HDR. At night, the Chinese night mode also manages to do a better job in the images, without increasing noise, as in the rival.

The ultrawide used by Motorola has more resolution than Xiaomi’s, but its software compromises the details and leaves the records dark, something that does not occur in the competitor. At least this Edge lens has autofocus, to capture better quality macros than the 12 Lite’s dedicated camera.

Motorola even put a third blur sensor on its intermediate, which does a job not unlike the software portrait mode used by Xiaomi.

The superior quality of the 12 Lite gives the point to it.

In videos, the duo supports 4K recordings, restricted to 30 fps. If you want smoother footage, you’ll need to downgrade to Full HD. The duo delivers snappy focus and good quality stereo sound capture. What ties this match is the optical stabilization of the Edge 30, against the electronic stabilization of the 12 Lite.

It’s a point for Motorola.

Both one and the other have a 32 MP front camera. Overall, Xiaomi’s uncompressed selfies and autofocus allow for higher quality photos on it, whether during the day or at night. The advantage for the Edge is due to the frontal shooting, as it is the only one compatible with 4K at 30 fps here.

Best selfies on one side; each other’s superior videos. One point for each.

These devices officially arrived in Brazil. Both for the same suggested retail price of R$4,000. In current retail, both are cheaper. The Xiaomi 12 Lite appears in the BRL 2,700 range, more expensive than the BRL 2,200 currently charged by the Edge 30.

So Motorola takes the full stop here.

The confrontation between the two premium intermediaries was balanced, with a series of questions in which they showed different qualities. The Xiaomi 12 Lite stands out for its premium construction, better color display and more powerful sound. This also has the battery with greater autonomy and shorter recharge time, in addition to recording the best rear photos and selfies.

On the other hand, the Edge 30 has the most compact and lightweight design, the smoothest screen, the highest quality audio and the system with the best features. It still provides the fastest performance and the videos with better stabilization. Not to mention that it has the best cost-benefit on the market at the moment.

If you don’t care so much about hours of autonomy and are satisfied with what Motorola offers in terms of camera, certainly the best option will be to pay less for the Edge.

RESULT

Xiaomi 12 Lite: 6 POINTS

• more premium construction
• Bigger screen with more colors
• more powerful sound
• Longer battery life and shorter charging time
• Rear cameras with higher quality photos
• Front camera with better selfies

Motorola Edge 30: 8 POINTS

• More compact and lightweight design
• 144Hz screen
• higher quality sound
• System with advanced features
• Faster multitasking performance
• Videos with better stabilization system
• Front camera that shoots in 4K
• Lowest price in the current Brazilian market

Which of these smartphones caught your attention the most? Do you prefer the benefits of the 12 Lite, or the perks of the Edge 30? Talk to us in the space below.

(updated Feb 20, 2023 at 21:42)