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Redmi K30 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Specs Comparison

Written By Alejandro Maquinto
Published • March 26th, 2020
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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!

Redmi K30 Pro	Xiaomi Mi 10
6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED Display HDR10+	6.67-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) AMOLED display 90Hz refresh rate, 180 touch response rate HDR10+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 2.84GHz octa-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 2.84GHz octa-core CPU
Adreno 650 GPU	Adreno 650 GPU
6GB LPDDR4X, 8GB LPDDR5	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
128GB UFS 3.0/3.1, 256GB UFS 3.1	128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 w/ Write Turbo
Quad-rear cameras: 64MP 1/1.7-inch F1.89 (main, OIS) 13MP F2.2 (ultra-wide) 5MP F2.4 (macro) 2MP F2.4 (depth)	Quad-rear cameras: 108MP 1/1.33″ F1.69 (main) 13MP F2.4 (ultra-wide) 2MP F2.4 (macro) 2MP F2.4 (depth)
20MP front camera (elevating)	20MP front camera
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM
5G SA/NSA	5G SA/NSA
4G LTE	4G LTE
WiFi 6	WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.1, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus	Bluetooth 5.1, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus
Dual-band GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, A-GPS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	NFC
IR Blaster	IR Blaster
Hi-Res Audio certification	-
Dual 1216 Super Linear Speaker	Dual 1216 Super Linear Speaker
Smart PA loudspeaker	Dual Smart PA loudspeaker
-	Super VC Liquid Cooling
3.5mm audio jack	-
Fingerprint scanner (in-display)	Fingerprint scanner (in-display)
USB Type-C	USB Type-C
IP53 water- and dust-resistance	-
MIUI 11 (Android 10)	MIUI 11 (Android 10)
4,700mAh battery w/ QC 4+, PD Fast Charge, 33W charger	4,780mAh battery w/ 30W PD fast charging, 30W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging
163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm	162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96 mm
218 g	208 g

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

Table of Contents

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 2,999 or around PHP 21,500
8GB + 128GB: CNY 3,399 or around PHP 24,500
8GB + 256GB: CNY 3,699 or around PHP 26,500

Xiaomi Mi 10:

8GB + 128GB: CNY 3,999 or around PHP 29,000
8GB + 256GB: CNY 4,299 or around PHP 31,000
12GB + 256GB: CNY 4,699 or around PHP 34,000

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 4,500 more expensive than the K30 Pro.

Is the extra PHP 4,500 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 4,500 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.