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Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K30 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.

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The verdict

Neither runs away with it: each wins something.

Category
Category	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Design & display	6.4	5.3
Performance & hardware	4.1	3.7
Camera	5.4	5.5
Connectivity	5.6	5.9
Battery & charging	4.8	5.4

Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Redmi K30, if you care about…

RAM Capacity: 8 GB; against 6 GB
Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz; against 60 Hz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 GB; against 128 GB
Fast Charge Power: 27 W; against 18 W

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…

Battery Capacity: 5,020 mAh; against 4,500 mAh
Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 738; against 697
Google Services: Yes; against No

Specification comparison

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Performance

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Processor Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Processor Process Size	8 nm	8 nm
Graphics GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Storage Type	UFS 2.1	UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity	256 GB Best value	128 GB
AnTuTu Score	272,229	303,263
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	697	738 Best value
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	1,809 Best value	1,745
CPU Description	Octa-core: 2x Kryo 470 Gold at 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 470 Silver at 1.8 GHz	Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores.
Processor Type	Octa-Core	Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor	Yes	Yes
RAM Capacity	8 GB Best value	6 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage	Yes	Yes
AnTuTu version	v8	v9

Design

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Body Colors	Blue, Red, Purple	Black, White, Blue, Grey
Body Thickness	8.79 mm Best value	8.8 mm
Body Width	76.6 mm	76.7 mm
Body Height	165.3 mm	165.8 mm
Weight	208 g Best value	209 g
Usable Surface	84.8 % Best value	84.5 %
Body Materials	Glass, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating Best value	Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating
Resistance Features	—	Water Resistant

Battery

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,020 mAh Best value
Battery Type	Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power	27 W Best value	18 W
Battery Features	Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator	Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Display Aspect Ratio	20:9	20:9
Display Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness	—	450 nits
Display Diagonal	6.67″	6.67″
Display Horizontal Resolution	1,080 px	1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution	2,400 px	2,400 px
Display Pixel Density	395 ppi	395 ppi
Display Refresh Rate	120 Hz Best value	60 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio	1,500 :1	1,500 :1
Display Features	Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless	Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications

Sensors

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Fingerprint Sensor Placement	Side	Side

Sensor

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Sensor Features	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Operating System	Android 10	Android 10
OS Family	Android	Android
OS Version	10	10
Google Services	No	Yes Best value
Widevine L1	—	Yes

Connectivity

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
SIM Configurations	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands	2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41	2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40
Cellular Technologies	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G	GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G
Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value
Wi-Fi Features	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, LE, aptX HD	A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
Navigation Systems	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value
Connectivity Features	USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE	3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
USB Version	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
SAR American Head	—	0.96 W/kg
SAR American Body	—	0.4 W/kg
SAR (EU) head	—	0.72 W/kg
SAR (EU) body	—	0.98 W/kg
Max. download speed	800 Mbps	800 Mbps
Max. upload speed	150 Mbps	150 Mbps

Audio

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Microphone Count	2	2
Audio Features	Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio	Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value

Technical

Specification	Redmi K30	Redmi Note 9S
Model numbers	M1912G7BE, M1912G7BC	M2003J6A1G