Xiaomi Redmi K30S
#1140
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
#1131Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K30S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
50.750.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
65.765.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K30S features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G also utilizes Gorilla Glass 5 but has a slightly lighter design.
- Both phones have a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, but the K30S offers a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the Note 9 Pro 5G's 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the K30S is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 750G in the Note 9 Pro 5G.
- Camera-wise, the Note 9 Pro 5G has a higher resolution rear camera at 108 MP versus the K30S's 64 MP, though both lack optical image stabilization.
- The K30S has a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the 4820mAh in the Note 9 Pro 5G, but both support 33W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, offering a similar software experience, though the Note 9 Pro 5G includes a headphone jack, which the K30S does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K30S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2020, October 27
2020, November 26
Announced
2020, October 27
2020, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10, 500 nits (typ), 650 nits (peak)
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
144Hz
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 8GB 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), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF
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
20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (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@30/60/120/240/960fps; 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
5000 mAh
4820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4820 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD3.0, QC4
33W wired, 100% in 58 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
216 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
Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver
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 (2+ Gbps DL)
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
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), NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes