Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#259 in Best Xiaomi Phones
#633 in Best Camera Smartphones
#715 in Best Mid-Range Smartphones
#1611 in Best Smartphones Under £400
#1804 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#1826 in Best Chinese Smartphones
#2113 in Best NFC Smartphones
#2320 in Best Android Smartphones
#2453 in Best AI Smartphones
#2457 in Best Smartphones
#2560 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
#2609 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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Good value: ≥6.6 inches
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Good value: ≥120 Hz
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Good value: <162 mm
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The Redmi K20 Pro, also known as the Mi 9T Pro, was reviewed as a high-value flagship device in 2019, succeeding the POCO F1 with a notchless design, a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 855 chipset offering strong performance. The review highlighted its exceptional, long-lasting 4,000mAh battery and a capable triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor, along with...Read more
The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro feature a premium design, an FHD+ AMOLED notch-free display, and a versatile triple-camera system with AI sky filters, representing a step into the flagship market. Pros include the K20 Pro's Snapdragon 855 performance and overall impressive photo capabilities, while cons include the lack of OIS for video and sometimes unnatural-looking selfies. The phones...Read more
According to a Pandaily review, the Redmi K20 Pro is presented as a cost-effective "flagship killer" featuring a Snapdragon 855 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED notch-less display. Key strengths highlighted include a 48MP triple-camera system with 960fps slow-motion recording and a 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast-charging support (adapter sold separately)....Read more
The Redmi K20 Pro is described as a strong contender in the affordable flagship segment, offering premium build quality, a bezel-less Super AMOLED display, and powerful Snapdragon 855 performance. Pros include a versatile triple camera system good in daylight and consistent battery life, while cons involve aggressive HDR, average low-light camera performance due to lack of OIS,...Read more
The Redmi K20 Pro, also known as the Mi 9T Pro, was reviewed as a high-value flagship device in 2019, succeeding the POCO F1 with a notchless design, a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 855 chipset offering strong performance. The review highlighted its exceptional, long-lasting 4,000mAh battery and a capable triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor, along with...Read more
The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro feature a premium design, an FHD+ AMOLED notch-free display, and a versatile triple-camera system with AI sky filters, representing a step into the flagship market. Pros include the K20 Pro's Snapdragon 855 performance and overall impressive photo capabilities, while cons include the lack of OIS for video and sometimes unnatural-looking selfies. The phones...Read more
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is identified as a premium "flagship killer" featuring a 6.39-inch notch-free AMOLED display, a motorized 20MP pop-up camera, and a high-quality glass-and-aluminum build. Performance is driven by a Snapdragon 855 processor and a 4,000mAh battery, with camera capabilities highlighted by a 48MP main sensor. Despite the high performance, notable compromises include...Read more
The review analyzes the Chinese Redmi K20 Pro, highlighting top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 855, a notchless 6.39-inch AMOLED display, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. While offering great value, the device lacks LTE Band 20, causing connectivity issues in rural Europe, and misses features like wireless charging and NFC in certain variants. Pros include a versatile 48MP triple...Read more
The 2019 review on BetaTester.WordPress.com praises the Redmi K20 Pro for its premium, notch-less AMOLED display and robust performance, positioning it as a top "flagship killer". Key pros include a striking design and high-end processing power, though the device is noted for being heavy and for shipping with a slower charger in some regions despite supporting faster speeds. The...Read more
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is identified as a premium "flagship killer" featuring a 6.39-inch notch-free AMOLED display, a motorized 20MP pop-up camera, and a high-quality glass-and-aluminum build. Performance is driven by a Snapdragon 855 processor and a 4,000mAh battery, with camera capabilities highlighted by a 48MP main sensor. Despite the high performance, notable compromises include...Read more
The review analyzes the Chinese Redmi K20 Pro, highlighting top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 855, a notchless 6.39-inch AMOLED display, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. While offering great value, the device lacks LTE Band 20, causing connectivity issues in rural Europe, and misses features like wireless charging and NFC in certain variants. Pros include a versatile 48MP triple...Read more
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, reviewed by Frandroid, is highlighted as a high-performance "flagship killer" featuring a Snapdragon 855 processor and a notchless 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, offering exceptional value for its price. The design is praised for its immersive, full-screen experience facilitated by a motorized pop-up selfie camera, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Camera...Read more
The L'Eclaireur Fnac review highlights the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro as "technological nuggets" that redefine the "flagship killer" segment with 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED displays, motorized pop-up cameras, and premium, notch-less designs. The K20 Pro is identified as the high-performance model, utilizing a Snapdragon 855 processor, while the standard K20 caters to the high-end mid-range...Read more
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, reviewed by Frandroid, is highlighted as a high-performance "flagship killer" featuring a Snapdragon 855 processor and a notchless 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, offering exceptional value for its price. The design is praised for its immersive, full-screen experience facilitated by a motorized pop-up selfie camera, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Camera...Read more
The L'Eclaireur Fnac review highlights the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro as "technological nuggets" that redefine the "flagship killer" segment with 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED displays, motorized pop-up cameras, and premium, notch-less designs. The K20 Pro is identified as the high-performance model, utilizing a Snapdragon 855 processor, while the standard K20 caters to the high-end mid-range...Read more
The DXOMARK camera review awarded the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro an overall score of 102, highlighting a versatile triple-camera setup (48MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto) that offers strong value for its era. Still photography is a highlight, featuring accurate target exposure, fast autofocus, and well-controlled noise, though limited dynamic range and occasional color shading are...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the Redmi K20 Pro as a "flagship killer" offering top-tier performance with a premium 3D glass back design and a 6.39-inch notch-less AMOLED display. The device features the Snapdragon 855 processor, a 48MP triple-camera setup, and a 4000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. Key pros include high-end performance and an immersive screen, while cons...Read more
The DXOMARK camera review of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro assigned an overall score of 102, highlighting the 2019 device as a strong "flagship killer" with a versatile 48MP triple-camera setup. While matching the overall quality of a Google Pixel 3, the device is lauded for its accurate, repeatable exposure and well-controlled noise in low-light photography, though it suffers from...Read more
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