Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has launched it’s new flagship killer smartphone Redmi K30 Pro which offers top hardware spec at affordable price range. In addition to promising to be the most affordable flagship device on the market, the handset has outstanding photographic capability. The company has also launched a slightly enhanced Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition with 3X optical zoom.
This is the successor to the Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro in Europe), which was a real success for Redmi brand. Once again, Xiaomi is betting on a pop-up camera, offering a full screen experience without any notch or hole.
The highlights of the device include, top of the line Snapdragon 865 chipset, AMOLED full screen display, pop-up camera, 64 MP quad camera setup, 4700 mah battery, in-display fingerprint reader, support for 5G network and IP53 certification.
Redmi K30 Pro Specifications
- 6.67 inch AMOLED display with Full HD + resolution
- 60Hz refresh rate , HDR10 +
- Dual Mode 5G support(SA/NSA)
- 20MP pop-up camera
- 64MP + 13MP rear cameras (wide angle + 2MP (macro) + 5MP (telephoto)
- 30x hybrid zoom in ‘Zoom Edition’ version
- Video recording up to 8K
- 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4x / LPDDR5 high-speed memory
- 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.0 / UFS 3.1 high-speed flash
- 4700mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- NFC, IR Blaster
- 3.5mm jack input
- Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g
- IP53 certification
- Android 10 with the MIUI 11
The Redmi K30 Pro features a large 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2400) HDR10+ AMOLED display with 1,200 nits of peak brightness and 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
The two phones(both Pro and Zoom Edition) are powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. However, the 6GB + 128GB variant of the Redmi K30 Pro has LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage.
In the imaging department, the Redmi K30 Pro’s quad rear camera setup is equipped by the 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor backed by OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).
It is assisted by a 5-megapixel macro camera, a 13-megapixel wide-angle snapper that offers a 123-degree field of view, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Selfies are handled by a 20-megapixel motorized pop-up front camera on both the phones.
There is up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage on both the new phones from Xiaomi’s sub-brand, but it is non-expandable.
Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition come equipped with a 4,700mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Connectivity is handled by dual-mode 5G (NSA+SA), Wi-Fi 6, NFC, USB Type-C port, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Both devices measure at 163.3 mm X 75.4 mm X 8.9 mm and weighs 218g.
Both the Redmi K30 Pro and the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition come in Moonlight White, Sky Blue, Star Ring Purple, and Space Gray colour options, and will go on sale starting March 27 in China. However, there is no word on international availability as of now.
Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition
The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition differs slightly from the regular Redmi K30 Pro.
Like the K30 Pro the Zoom edition also has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2 megapixel depth sensor, and a 13-megapixel wide-angle shooter. But instead of a macro camera found in K30 Pro the Zoom edition comes with a 8 megapixel telephoto lens that offers 3X optical zoom and 30X digital zoom with optical image stabilization.
The device is also offered in two options of 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 of internal storage.
Difference : Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom
| REDMI K30 PRO | REDMI K30 PRO ZOOM | |
|---|---|---|
| SCREEN | 6.67-inch AMOLED Ratio 19.5: 9 FullHD + at 2,340 x 1,080 Contrast 5,000,000: 1 Brightness 1,200 nits |
6.67-inch AMOLED Ratio 19.5: 9 FullHD + at 2,340 x 1,080 Contrast 5,000,000: 1 Brightness 1,200 nits |
| PROCESSOR | Snapdragon 865 at 2.84GHz Adreno 650 GPU |
Snapdragon 865 at 2.84GHz Adreno 650 GPU |
| RAM/ Storage VERSIONS |
LPDDR4 / UFS 3.0 6GB / 128GB 8GB / 128GB 8GB / 256GB |
LPDDR5 / UFS 3.1 8GB / 128GB 8GB / 256GB |
| REAR CAMERA | 64 MP f / 1.89 IMX686 OIS 13 MP f / 2.2 UGA 123º 5 MP 3X zoom and macro 2 MP f / 2.4 bokeh Video 8K @ 30fps / FHD @ 960fps |
64 MP f / 1.89 IMX686 OIS 13 MP f / 2.2 UGA 123º 8 MP Telephoto 3X zoom and OIS 2 MP f / 2.4 bokeh Video 8K @ 30fps / FHD @ 960fps |
| FRONTAL CAMERA | 20 megapixels Pop-up system Video at 120fps |
20 megapixels Pop-up system Video at 120fps |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10 MIUI 11 |
Android 10 MIUI 11 |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 163.3 mm X 75.4 mm X 8.9 mm 218g | 163.3 mm X 75.4 mm X 8.9 mm 218g |
| BATTERY | 4,700 mAh 33W fast charge |
4,700 mAh 33W fast charge |
| CONNECTIVITY AND SOUND | 5G SA / NSA WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Dual GPS NFC USB Type C Infrared 3.5mm Jack |
5G SA / NSA WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Dual GPS NFC USB Type C Infrared 3.5mm Jack |
| OTHERS | On-screen fingerprint reader | On-screen fingerprint reader |
Redmi K30 Pro Price in Nepal
The Redmi K30 Pro series is expected to launch in Nepali market by the end of May. The device has been recently launched in Chinese market and the prices equivalent to nepali rupee is reflected below. Note that, the following prices will attract import taxes and additional charges when it will be launched in Nepali market.
- Redmi K30 Pro – 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage – CNY 2,999 – NRs 51,750
- Redmi K30 Pro – 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage – CNY 3,399 – NRs 58,660
- Redmi K30 Pro – 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage – CNY 3,699 – NRs 63,850
- Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition – 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage –CNY 3,799 – NRs 65,560
- Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition – 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage – CNY 3,999 – NRs 69,000