LG K30 (2019)
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Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
LG K30 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
53.449.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.218.9
Build
67.971.7
Connectivity
51.536.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.130.6
Summary
- The LG K30 (2019) features a larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 1S's 4.7-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K30 is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Redmi 1S uses a Snapdragon 400 with 1GB of RAM, making the K30 more capable for multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the K30 has a wider aperture at f/2.0, potentially improving low-light performance, while the Redmi 1S has a lower-resolution 1.6 MP front camera versus the K30's 5 MP.
- The K30's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, significantly larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the Redmi 1S, which may provide longer usage time.
- Lastly, the K30 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), offering a more modern software experience compared to the Redmi 1S, which is limited to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2019
2014
Announced
2019
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5.45"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 71.5 x 8.5 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
148 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass