Xiaomi Redmi K30
Redmi K30 is the first mid-range device to support 5G connectivity. It also supports up to 120Hz on a 6.67-inch LCD, and that’s not all. The device is the first entry-level phone to debut with Sony’s IMX 686 64MP camera lens. And wait till you see the Redmi K30 price, you’d be shocked.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 specs Highlights
- 6.67-inch LCD
- 120Hz refresh rated
- Snapdragon 765 Octa-Core
- 8GB 256GB memory
- 5G internet connectivity
- 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP rear camera
- 20MP + 2MP front snapper
- 4500mAh battery
- 30W Quick Charge
- MIUI 11; Android 10
- Xiaomi Redmi K30 price: $228
With that Xiaomi Redmi K30 specs, the price in just insane, starting from the design. The device has a different look from last year’s flagship killer Redmi K20. It makes use of a punch hole instead of a motorized pop-up for the selfie camera, while the bezel is very thin. The fingerprint scanner is mounted on the frame, which is also the power button. At the back is a centralized four camera lens with a dual-LED flash.
Redmi K30 specs
Display
We have only seen a 90Hz refresh rate, which debuted in OnePlus 7, and now the Redmi K30 is giving us up to 120Hz display refresh rate. The display measures 6.67-inch diagonally with 1080 x 2400p resolution. The 90% screen-to-body ratio display supports HDR 10, under the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Performance
Behind the performance is the newly released Snapdragon 765G Octa-Core with 25% power efficiency compared to the predecessor. The SoC is optimized for gaming, and will deliver 35% improved graphics performance, with the new Adreno 620 GPU. On top of that, you get a copper liquid cooling chamber for peak performance, coupled with up to 8GB RAM.
The Redmi K30 is the first device to run Android 10 out-of-the-box on top MIUI 11.
Camera
And for the first time, Sony’s IMX 686 64MP debuts on a smartphone. However, it has the same mechanism as Samsung’s lens, which merges four 0.8um pixels to one super 1.8um pixel. And completing the lineup is 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP macro, 2MP depth sensor, and Dual LED Flash.
The front snapper makes use of a punch hole camera, introduced by Samsung. It has in it a 20MP lens paired with a 2MP depth sensor for portraits. You can shoot videos at 1080p@30fps.
Internet connectivity
Apart from the enhanced performance of the new Snapdragon 765 chip, the major boast is the 5G connectivity. And with just $228, you will enjoy the blazing speed of up to 3.7Gbps download speed and 1.7Gbps on download speed.
Storage
Redmi K30 comes in four memory variant – 6/64GB, 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. Luckily, you can expand with Micro SD for an additional 256GB, while you also have other options like Mi Cloud and Google drive.
Battery
Another interesting Redmi K30 specs is the 4,500mAh battery. It supports 30W Quick Charge, which charges your phone in less than 65 minutes. And this time, the package comes with the Quick Charge adapter. However, the 4GB RAM variant only supports 27W fast charge.
Security
For the first time a Redmi device is featuring a side-mounted fingerprint identification scanner. The scanner is also the power button in case you start looking for an additional button and is very fast.
Pricing and availability
From January, 2020, the Redmi K30 5G model will go on sale. But from December 12, you will be able to order the 4G variant in China, starting from $228 for the base version.
Redmi K30 Price
| Model | Configuration | Price |
| Redmi K30 4G | 6GB/64GB | $228 |
| 6GB/128GB | $238 | |
| 8GB/128GB | $268 | |
| 8GB/256GB | $308 | |
| Redmi K30 5G | 6GB/64GB | $284 |
| 6GB/128GB | $294 | |
| 8GB/128GB | $269 | |
| 8GB/256GB | $409 |
Full Redmi K30 Specs
| General | |
| Model | Redmi K30 |
| Released | December 2019. |
| Sim Quantity | 2 |
| Sim Type | Nano (Hybrid) |
| Hardware | |
| OS | Android 10 ( MIUI 11) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 765G |
| GPU | Adreno 620 |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6/8/12GB |
| ROM | 64/128/256GB |
| External | Yes (256GB) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, barometer, compass, side mounted fingerprint scanner |
| Display | |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touch screen |
| Size | 6.67inches (90.7% screen to body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080px 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Protection | 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Pixel density | 395PPI |
| Color | 16m |
| Camera | |
| Rear |
64MP (f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF) 8MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultra wide), 1/4″,1.12µm 5MP, f/2.4, 1.75µm (macro), 1/5” 2MP, f/2.4, 1.75µm, 1/5” depth sensor |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps |
| Front | 20MP + 2MP |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | 1.0 type-C |
| NFC | Yes & infrared |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi , a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Hotspot |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 4500mAh |
|
Fast charge |
30W/27W (Quick Charge 4+) |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8mm |
| Weight | 208g |
| Colors | Blue, Purple, Red, White |
| Network | |
| 2G bands |
850/900/1800/1900 |
| 3G bands | 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 |
|
4G bands 5G bands |
2100/ 1800/ 850/ 2600/ 900/ 800/ 2500 and 3500; sub6 |
| Speed | LTE-A Cat /Mbps |
| Xiaomi K30 price | $228 |
| Order | Here |
