Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi K30S
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
51.750.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
66.065.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro features a Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, while the K30S has an IPS LCD with a higher 144Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, ensuring similar high performance, but the K30S has a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the K30 Pro's 4700mAh, with slightly faster charging at 33W versus 30W.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models have a 64 MP main sensor, but the K30S includes a macro lens instead of the telephoto macro found on the K30 Pro.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, although the K30S is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Software-wise, the K30 Pro runs MIUI 11, while the K30S comes with MIUI 12, and the K30S lacks a headphone jack but includes stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi K30S
General
Release Date
2020, March 24
2020, October 27
Announced
2020, March 24
2020, October 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10, 500 nits (typ), 650 nits (peak)
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
60Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF
Front Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4700 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 63 min
33W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight
218 g
216 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
Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, Cyber Gray
Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE
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), NavIC
Software
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 11
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 11
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No

