Redmi K30 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Specs Comparison

Xiaomi and its subbrand Redmi have both recently introduced their flagship devices for 2020: the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro. Both devices have an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 865 chipset, and quad-rear cameras. Does it all boil down to aesthetics, or are there differences in the specs? Read on to find out!

Pros of each device:

Redmi K30 Pro

• Optical Image Stabilization
• Higher-resolution macro lens
• Hi-Res Audio Certification
• 3.5mm audio jack
• IP53 water and dust resistance
• 10% faster charging support
• Lower cost

Xiaomi Mi 10

• 90Hz refresh rate display
• 180Hz touch response rate
• 108MP main rear camera
• Super VC Liquid Cooling
• Dual Smart PA loudspeaker
• 80mAh higher battery capacity

Display

While both devices sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, the Mi 10 can run at 90Hz, with a faster 180Hz touch response rate. A thing to note is that the Mi 10 has a slightly lower vertical resolution of 2340p compared to the K30Pro’s 2400p vertical resolution.

Performance

Both devices sport the latest 5G capable flagship from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 865. As for memory configurations, the Redmi K30 Pro can be had with either 6GB of LPDDR4X paired with UFS 3.0 or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1. The Mi 10, on the other hand, can be had with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.0 with Write Turbo.

Cameras

Following the release of the Mi Note 10, the flagship Mi 10 will also come with a 108MP primary camera, accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor. The K30 Pro will come with a 64MP primary camera equipped with an OIS, accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth. As for selfies, both phones have a 20MP front shooter, but the Redmi K30 Pro uses an elevating mechanism to house the camera, while the Mi 10 has a punch-hole located on the upper left corner of the display.

Connectivity & Other Features

Since both the K30 Pro and Mi 10 are using the same chipset, they both come with 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS. They both also have NFC and an IR Blaster, which are excellent additions. Where the Redmi K30 Pro shines in audio, with its inclusion of a 3.5mm audio jack and Hi-Res Audio certification. The Mi 10, however, has dual Smart PA speakers, and should theoretically trump the K30 Pro in performance during long sessions thanks to its Super VC liquid cooling.

Battery

In terms of battery performance, the K30 Pro comes with a 4,700mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging support, while the Mi 10 comes with 4,780mAh battery with 30W fast-charging for both wired and wireless charging.

Price

Here are the prices of each device:

Redmi K30 Pro:

• 6GB + 128GB: CNY 2,999PHP 24,175USD 412INR 34,917EUR 392 or around PHP 21,500USD 366INR 31,059EUR 349CNY 2,668
• 8GB + 128GB: CNY 3,399PHP 27,399USD 467INR 39,574EUR 445 or around PHP 24,500USD 417INR 35,393EUR 398CNY 3,040
• 8GB + 256GB: CNY 3,699PHP 29,817USD 508INR 43,067EUR 484 or around PHP 26,500USD 452INR 38,282EUR 430CNY 3,289

Xiaomi Mi 10:

• 8GB + 128GB: CNY 3,999PHP 32,236USD 549INR 46,560EUR 523 or around PHP 29,000USD 494INR 41,893EUR 471CNY 3,599
• 8GB + 256GB: CNY 4,299PHP 34,654USD 591INR 50,052EUR 562 or around PHP 31,000USD 528INR 44,783EUR 503CNY 3,847
• 12GB + 256GB: CNY 4,699PHP 37,878USD 646INR 54,710EUR 615 or around PHP 34,000USD 579INR 49,116EUR 552CNY 4,219

Like last year’s K20 Pro vs Mi 9 matchup, the K30 Pro still comes at a lower price point. Comparing the models with the same memory config, the Mi 10 is around PHP 4,500USD 77INR 6,501EUR 73CNY 558 more expensive than the K30 Pro.

Is the extra PHP 4,500USD 77INR 6,501EUR 73CNY 558 worth it? The main difference between the two is the whopping 108MP primary camera on the Mi 10. If you’re really into photography, then the PHP 4,500USD 77INR 6,501EUR 73CNY 558 difference may be worth it to you. But if you’re just looking to get a powerful device that’ll serve you well for years to come, then the Redmi K30 Pro is a great contender. Just take note that the lowest variant only comes with LPDDR4X RAM instead of the much faster LPDDR5 RAM.