Xiaomi Redmi K30 Specs and Price

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 takes the baton from the Xiaomi Redmi K20. Similar to its predecessor, the Redmi K30 is a highly recommended upper-midrange smartphone with top-notch hardware. It features a new design and a spec bump. In this article, we explore the Xiaomi Redmi K30 specs and price.

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Specs & Features

• 6.67-inch IPS LCD Touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 pixels (395 ppi)
• HDR10
• Android 10, MIUI 11
• Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8nm)
• 6GB RAM / 8GB RAM
• 64GB /128GB / 256GB built-in storage –  memory card support up to 256GB
• 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Quad Rear Camera
• 20MP + 20MP Dual Front Facing Camera
• 4G LTE
• Fingerprint Sensor (Side-Mounted)
• 27W Fast Wireless Charging
• 4500mAh non-removable Li-Po Battery

The Design and Display

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 may not have the most appealing look on a smartphone, but having a new design is something I am very happy about. There is no telling if it is a successor to the Xiaomi Redmi K20, as both smartphones have very different chassis designs.

Its build comprises of metal on the frame and gorilla glass on the front and back panel.

Despite introduces a new design to the Xiaomi’s K series, its evident the Xiaomi K30 picked up some design features from other smartphones. Something that is very evident in the front panel.

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 features a camera cut out in its display, which houses dual cameras. This setup brings the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and the recently released Huawei Nova 6 to mind.

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The display on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 is a 6.67 inch IPS LCD display, with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 and a screen density of 395 ppi.

The smartphone may not feature the same highly loved super AMOLED display as the Redmi K20 did, but it does feature a feature the Redmi K20 didn’t, something that may end up having more value.

The display on the Redmi K30 has a 120Hz refresh rate, this means surfing through the user interface is going to be super smooth. Still, on new display features, this display also has support for HDR10 content.

The rear of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 is home to gradient design. surrounding the quad-camera system on the rear is a circular pattern, a bit similar to what we had on the Huawei Mate 30. The difference here is that the cameras have arranged in a vertical manner.

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The quad-camera system on the rear is pretty much the main feature there. Aside from the camera, you will find the Redmi logo on the bottom, which indicates its a Xiaomi smartphone.

You probably assumed since there isn’t a fingerprint sensor on the rear of the Xiaomi Redmi K30, it means it has an in-display sensor just like its predecessor, well that’s not the story. It features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

In terms of color variants, the Xiaomi Redmi k30 offers users a trio of options. You get to choose either Blue, Red or purple.

The Cameras

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 features an impressive camera setup. It houses a camera system that will be highly appreciated most people in search of smartphones with good cameras under the budget.

The android phone features a quad-camera system on the rear, which houses a 64MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1,9, an 8MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.2, a 2MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and a depth camera with an aperture of f/2.4.

This camera system will let you take photos in HDR, Panorama and also shoot 4k videos @ 30fps, 1080p videos at 30fps and 720p videos with frame rates maxed at 960fps for slow motion.