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Xiaomi Poco X2

Xiaomi Poco X2

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Xiaomi Redmi K30

Xiaomi Redmi K30

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Poco X2
Xiaomi Redmi K30
Performance
77.577.5
Camera
66.266.2
Display
83.684.4
Battery
30.630.6
Build
91.080.5
Connectivity
54.568.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.056.9

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Poco X2 and Xiaomi Redmi K30 share similar display specifications, featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support.
  • Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, ensuring comparable performance levels.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, they both offer a 64 MP main sensor and similar secondary cameras, with video recording options up to 4K at 30fps.
  • Battery capacity is identical at 4500mAh, with 27W fast charging support on both models.
  • The Poco X2 has a plastic frame, while the Redmi K30 features a more premium aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly different build quality.
  • Software-wise, the Poco X2 runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 10, while the Redmi K30 operates on MIUI 11, also based on Android 10, with the latter supporting NFC connectivity.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Poco X2
Xiaomi Redmi K30

General

Release Date

2020, February 04
2019, December 20

Announced

2020, February 04
2019, December 10

Description

Also known as Xiaomi POCO X2 Special Edition
Also available with 5G

Display

Size

6.67"
6.67"

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

120Hz
120Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 618
Adreno 618

Memory

64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

HDR
HDR

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4500 mAh
4500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

27W wired, 100% in 68 min
27W wired, 100% in 68 min

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)

Weight

208 g
208 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

Colors

Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple, Phoenix Red
Blue, Red, Purple

Foldable

SAR

1.08 W/kg (head)     0.62 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 10, MIUI 11

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass