Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
#1104
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
#1131Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
51.750.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
66.065.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro features a Super AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has an IPS LCD with HDR10 and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the K30 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 750G in the Note 9 Pro 5G.
- The K30 Pro's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, whereas the Note 9 Pro 5G boasts a 108 MP main sensor, providing higher resolution images.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the K30 Pro at 4700 mAh and the Note 9 Pro 5G at 4820 mAh, but the latter supports slightly faster charging at 33W.
- Both phones utilize Gorilla Glass for durability, but the K30 Pro has an aluminum frame, while the Note 9 Pro 5G is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Software-wise, the K30 Pro runs MIUI 11 on Android 10, while the Note 9 Pro 5G features MIUI 12, with the latter offering stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2020, March 24
2020, November 26
Announced
2020, March 24
2020, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)
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
120Hz
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 SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
108 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)
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4700 mAh
Li-Po 4820 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 63 min
33W wired, 100% in 58 min
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)
165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
218 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, Cyber Gray
Gray, Blue, Red/Mint
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
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, 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
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, 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, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes