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Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G

Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G

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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