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Redmi K30 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price, Specifications Compared

Redmi K30 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price, Specifications Compared

Redmi K30, Realme X2, and Redmi Note 8 Pro, all three phones pack a 64-megapixel main camera.

By Nadeem Sarwar | Updated: 11 December 2019 09:56 IST

Redmi K30 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price, Specifications Compared

Redmi K30 packs a quad rear camera set-up, akin to the Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

Highlights

Redmi K30 and Realme X2 are powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC
Of the three, only Realme X2 offers an in-display fingerprint sensor
Redmi K30 is the only phone of the trio to pack dual front cameras

Redmi K30 is official. The latest entrant in the Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi's K-series, the Redmi K30 will be offered in 5G and 4G variant. While the markets like India that are still waiting for 5G will get the 4G variant, China and Europe will receive the 5G as well as the 4G version of the phone. Going by the Redmi K30's specifications, it will go head to head against the likes Realme XT 730G aka the Realme X2 that is all set to launch in India on December 17. Interestingly, if one were to convert China price of Redmi K30 in Indian currency, it falls in the same ballpark as Xiaomi's acclaimed Redmi Note 8 Pro. Here's how the Redmi K30, Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro compare in terms of pricing and internal hardware.

Redmi K30 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2 price

Redmi K30 has been priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,100) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage option, the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage options will set buyers back by CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 17,100), the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option costs CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 19,100), while the top-end 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at CNY 2,199 (roughly Rs. 22,100). It comes in Deep Sea Light, Flower Shadow, Purple Jade Fantasy colour options.

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The Realme X2 aka Realme XT 730G has been priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,200) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The phone's 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option carries a price tag of CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 19,300). It comes in Silver Wing White, Avocado Green, and Star Map Blue colour options.

Redmi K30 features a pill-shaped hole-punch that houses two selfie cameras

As for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB variant, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB model will set buyers back by Rs. 15,999. The top-end 8GB RAM + 128GB configuration is priced at at Rs. 17,999. It is currently available in Electric Blue, Gamma Green, Halo White, and Shadow Black colour options.

Redmi K30 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2 specifications

The dual-SIM Redmi K30 packs a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) display with 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 91 percent screen-to-body ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The Realme X2 sports a smaller 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 91.9 percent screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. As for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it features a 6.53-inch full-HD (1080 x 2340 pixels) HDR display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop notch.

Redmi K30 is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The Realme X2 also draws power from the Snapdragon 730G SoC ticking alongside up to 8GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 8 Pro, on the other hand, has the octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC at its heart ticking in tandem with up to 8GB of RAM.

Redmi K30 packs a 4,500mAh battery with 27W charging, and there is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication. In comparison, the Realme X2 Pro packs a 4000mAh with support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, and has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The Redmi Note 8 Pro packs a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, and features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication.

Redmi K30 vs Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro cameras

Coming to the imaging department, the Redmi K30 packs a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor as the main rear camera with f/1.89 aperture. It is accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an 8 -megapixel wide-angle snapper with 120-degree field of view. On the front sits the 20-megapixel selfie snapper assisted by a 2-megapixel selfie snapper.

As for the Realme X2's camera hardware, it also packs a 64-megapixel main snapper with an f/1.8 aperture. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a dedicated 2-megapixel macro snapper. On the front is a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro also comes equipped with a 64-megapixel main camera with an f/1.89 lens, accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. There is a 20-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture on the front for selfies and video calls.

Is Realme X2 better than Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi K20? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Redmi K30 vs Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro comparison

	Redmi K30	Realme X2	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Key Specs
Display	6.67-inch	6.40-inch	6.53-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	MediaTek Helio G90T
Front Camera	20-megapixel + 2-megapixel	32-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	6GB	8GB	6GB
Storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh	4000mAh	4500mAh
OS	Android 10	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Xiaomi	Realme	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi K30	X2	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Release date	December 10, 2019	December 1, 2019	August 29, 2019
Launched in India	No	No	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	165.30 x 76.60 x 8.79	158.70 x 75.20 x 8.60	161.70 x 76.40 x 8.81
Weight (g)	208.00	182.00	200.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4500	4000	4500
Removable battery	No	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	VOOC	Proprietary
Colours	Deep Sea Light, Flower Shadow, Purple Jade Fantasy	Pearl White, Pearl Blue	Halo White, Gamma Green, Shadow Black, Electric Blue
Body type	-	Glass	Glass
Wireless charging	-	No	No
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.67	6.40	6.53
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	20:9	19.5:9	19.5:9
HARDWARE
Processor	2.2GHz octa-core	octa-core	octa-core (2x2.05GHz + 6x2GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	MediaTek Helio G90T
RAM	6GB	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	256	-	512
Dedicated microSD slot	No	Yes	Yes
CAMERA
Rear camera	64-megapixel (f/1.89, 0.8-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	64-megapixel (f/1.8, 1/1.72-micron) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	64-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front camera	20-megapixel (0.8-micron) + 2-megapixel (1.75-micron)	32-megapixel	20-megapixel (f/2.0)
Rear autofocus	-	Yes	Yes
Pop-Up Camera	-	-	No
Front autofocus	-	-	No
Front flash	-	-	No
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 10	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Skin	MIUI 11	ColorOS 6	MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	-	-
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	-	-
USB Type-C	-	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	-	Yes	Yes
USB OTG	-	-	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Face unlock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes	Yes
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-
Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Camera Rating	-
Value for Money Rating	-

Redmi K30

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

Front Camera 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Realme X2

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium looks, good build quality
Good cameras
Very fast charging
Smooth gaming performance

Bad
Low-light video recording could be better

Read detailed Realme X2 review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Redmi Note 8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great performance
Versatile cameras
Premium build quality
HDR display

Bad
Gets warm under load
Sub-par low-light video performance

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review

Display 6.53-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio G90T

Front Camera 20-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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