Motorola launches world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC-powered smartphone
Motorola has launched its latest Moto Edge X30 as the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor-powered smartphone, alongside the Edge S30 model in China. The line-up carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 21,300) and is currently up for pre-orders. As for the key highlights, the handsets come with a 144Hz display, triple rear cameras, and Qualcomm's top-tier chipsets.
Why does it matter?
The Moto Edge X30 and Edge S30 are the company's latest flagship smartphones. Out of the two, the Edge X30 sports Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Additionally, its special edition model arrives as the first Motorola phone to boast an under-display camera. The X30 will rival against the upcoming Xiaomi 12, Samsung Galaxy S22 and OnePlus 10 series, among others.
The phones have a Full-HD+ display
The Moto Edge X30 and Edge S30 feature a center-aligned punch-hole design with slim bezels. The former bears a 6.7-inch OLED screen with HDR10+ support and an in-display fingerprint sensor, whereas the latter has a 6.8-inch LCD display with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The duo offers a Full-HD+ resolution and a 144Hz screen refresh rate.
The Edge X30 boasts a 60MP selfie snapper
The Moto Edge X30 sports a triple rear camera unit comprising a 50MP (f/1.8) primary snapper, a 50MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. The Moto Edge S30 is equipped with a 108MP (f/1.9) main sensor, a 13MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies, they have a 60MP (f/2.2) and 16MP (f/2.2) front-facing camera, respectively.
The Edge X30 runs on Android 12 OS
The Moto Edge X30 and Edge S30 are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888+ processors, respectively, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The Edge X30 boots Android 12 and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast-charging support. The Edge S30 runs on Android 11 and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support.
How much do they cost?
The Moto Edge X30 starts at CNY 3,199 (around Rs. 38,000) for the 8GB/128GB model and goes up to CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs. 47,400) for the special 12GB/256GB variant with under-display selfie camera. The Edge S30 starts at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 21,300) for the 6GB/128GB model and goes up to CNY 2,399 (around Rs. 28,400) for the 12GB/256GB top-end variant.
