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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.39 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of smartphones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

5.1

Battery

10%

4.0

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 81% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

5.1

Battery

10%

4.0

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

6.6
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor which is faster than processors in 55.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.84 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 9 Pie which is older than that found in 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 2.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
Dark mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP which is lower than that of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 49.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.39 inches
Screen size
6.39 inches
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.39 inches which is smaller than the screens of 87.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
403 ppi
Pixel density
403 ppi
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 403 ppi which is higher than that of 63.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
27 W
Charging speed
27 W
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 27 W which is slower than in 65.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
156.7 mm
Height
156.7 mm
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 156.7 mm which is shorter than 89% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
74.3 mm
Width
74.3 mm
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.3 mm which is narrower than 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.8 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.8 mm which is thicker than 71.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
Weight
191 g
Weight
191 g
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 191 g which is lighter than 62.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
92,352 cm³
Device volume
92,352 cm³
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 92,352 cm³ which is smaller than 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.78 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.78 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    512
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 24.2% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    31.79 GB/s
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (31.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    31.79 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    403 ppi
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (403 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    403 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    103
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (103 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    103 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 6.9 mm shorter
    Height
    156.7 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (156.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    156.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1.7 mm narrower
    Width
    74.3 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.7% lighter
    Weight
    191 g
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (191 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    191 g vs 196.2 g
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 72.9% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    257 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (257 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    257 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 0.28 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.39 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.39 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 10.7% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 34.6% more expensive
    Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£350 vs £260).
    £350 vs £260
  • 72.9% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    257 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (257 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    257 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 35% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,700 million
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6700 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,700 million vs 10,300 million
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 11.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    9,574
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (9,574 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    9,574 vs 10,783
  • 10.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    840
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (840 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    840 vs 942
  • 29.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    862
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (862 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    862 vs 1,226
  • 19.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3,063
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (3,063 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    3,063 vs 3,825
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 9 Pie
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 9 Pie vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 9 Pie vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 13 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 15% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    DxOMark Mobile score
    102
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <89 – >153
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (102 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    102 vs 120
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.28 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.39 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.39 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    430 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • 400 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 250.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    643 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (643 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    643 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 18.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    27 W
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (27 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    27 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2019 vs 2024). 5.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2019
    2019 vs 2024
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm

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Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro (8GB + 256GB) is a powerful "flagship killer" featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Its main pros include a vibrant 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED "Horizon" display with no notch thanks to a pop-up 20MP selfie camera, a versatile 48MP triple rear camera setup, and a large 4000mAh battery supporting 27W fast charging. Primary cons center around the lack of an official IP water resistance rating and no expandable storage via a microSD card slot.

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