Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G
Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
48.747.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
64.565.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G share similar build quality, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, an aluminum frame, and identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the K30i offers more RAM options, starting at 128GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the K30 5G has a superior 64 MP main sensor compared to the K30i's 48 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4500 mAh with 30W charging for both devices.
- The software experience differs slightly, with the K30 5G running MIUI 12 based on Android 10, while the K30i operates on MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G
Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G
General
Release Date
2020, January 07
2020, May 25
Announced
2019, December 10
2020, May 25
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE only
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 57 min
30W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Red, Purple, White
Blue, White, Red, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, 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 (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

