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Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi K30 (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.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of smartphones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 84% of models
Score components

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 84% 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~ £330

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

5.6
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 K30 (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%

5.6

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

6.6
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor which is faster than processors in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% 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
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% 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 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% 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
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers 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
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 80.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% 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
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Pixel density
395 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% 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
165.3 mm
Height
165.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.3 mm which is taller than 69.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
76.6 mm
Width
76.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.6 mm which is wider than 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.79 mm
Thickness
8.79 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.79 mm which is thicker than 71.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
208 g
Weight
208 g
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 208 g which is heavier than 69.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Device volume
100,320 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 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.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 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
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 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.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP & 2 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP & 2 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4 & f/2.2
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 & f/2.2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 & f/2.2 vs f/2.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 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.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    101
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (101 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    101 vs 99.5
  • 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.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & 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/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 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.
  • 39.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    575 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (575 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    575 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 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.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 11.5% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.58 vs 7.3).
    6.58 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 26.9% more expensive
    Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£330 vs £260).
    £330 vs £260
  • 39.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    575 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (575 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    575 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% larger process node
    Process node
    8 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 31.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    645
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (645 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    645 vs 942
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    14.9 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 35.4% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,636
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,636 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,636 vs 2,533
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 13.7% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    3,787
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,787 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,787 vs 4,389
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 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.
  • 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 scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • 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.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & 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/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 179.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    714 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (714 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    714 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 16.7% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    550 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (550 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    550 nits vs 660 nits
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 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.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 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.
    December 2019
    2019 vs 2024
  • 6% heavier
    Weight
    208 g
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (208 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    208 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.49 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.79 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.
    8.79 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.7 mm taller
    Height
    165.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.6 mm wider
    Width
    76.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.6 mm vs 76 mm

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10/01/2020
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Redmi K30: 120 Hz Display, 5G and 64 MP Camera
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13/01/2020
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06/04/2020
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13/12/2019
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02/02/2020
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What we like about Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Smooth and fast 120Hz IPS LCD display, considered a key innovation for the price.
  • Good performance for its price, capable of handling demanding applications and games without much lag.
  • Versatile quad-camera setup with a 64MP main sensor that performs well in good lighting, capturing good detail and dynamic range.
  • Large 4,500mAh battery that can last a full day with typical usage.
  • Fast 27W charging capabilities, which is considered good for its price bracket.
  • Premium-feeling design with a 3D curved glass body and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC connectivity, features often missing in other phones.
  • Features a fast and accurate side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Sub-par camera quality and performance in low-light conditions, with images often appearing soft or having smearing.
  • Software issues, including pre-installed Chinese apps that cannot be removed (on the Chinese version) and occasional software glitches/bugs.
  • Performance and efficiency can decrease over time or when storage capacity is nearly full.
  • The device is heavy and large, making one-handed use difficult for some users.
  • Battery life is only average when the 120Hz refresh rate is enabled, requiring users to choose between smoothness and endurance.
  • Lack of certain US/global network bands, which can cause connectivity issues in some regions (depending on the version purchased).
  • The front dual punch-hole camera cutout is considered large and distracting by some users.
  • Can get warm or overheat during extended heavy usage like gaming.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 (8GB + 256GB variant) is a mid-range smartphone known for its high-refresh-rate 120Hz 6.67-inch IPS LCD display and the capable Snapdragon 730G processor. Its main characteristics include a versatile 64MP quad-camera system led by a Sony IMX686 sensor, a large 4500mAh battery supporting 27W fast charging, and the inclusion of both a 3.5mm headphone jack and an IR blaster. Pros encompass smooth performance for gaming and daily use, good camera quality in adequate lighting, and excellent storage capacity. Potential cons include the use of an LCD instead of a more vibrant AMOLED panel, average low-light camera performance, and the user interface featuring pre-installed bloatware.

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