Xiaomi does not stop its pace of launching new smartphones for nothing [Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom].
Few weeks ago we met the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max for the upper-middle range, which will arrive in the international market in the form of the Redmi Note 9S , and now it is the high segment’s turn to learn about Xiaomi’s new bet , low the Redmi arm.
As already announced , the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom are official and arrive as a pair of very similar smartphones, sharing the vast majority of aspects, but with a couple of fundamental differences that differentiate them from each other. Let’s see:
Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom
| REDMI K30 PRO | REDMI K30 PRO ZOOM | |
|---|---|---|
| SCREEN | 6.67-inch AMOLED FullHD + HDR10 + certification Gorilla Glass 5 |
6.67-inch AMOLED FullHD +
HDR10 + certification Gorilla Glass 5 |
| CHIPSET | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 6/8 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| STORAGE | 128/256 GB UFS 3.0 | 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 10 with MIUI layer 11 | Android 10 with MIUI layer 11 |
| REAR CAMERAS | Quad: 64 megapixel main with optical stabilization (OIS)
13 megapixel ultra wide angle with 123 ° field of view 5 megapixel telephoto and macro from 3 to 7 cm 2 megapixels for depth |
Quad: 64 megapixel main with optical stabilization (OIS)
13 megapixel ultra wide angle with 123 ° field of view 8 megapixel telephoto with optical stabilization (OIS), 3x optical zoom and 30x digital 2 megapixels for depth |
| FRONTAL CAMERA | Pop-up mechanism, 20 megapixels | Pop-up mechanism, 20 megapixels |
| BATTERY | 4,700 mAh, 33W fast charging via USB Type-C | 4,700 mAh, 33W fast charging via USB Type-C |
| OTHERS | 5G SA and NSA connectivity, on-screen fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm jack, Hi-Res audio certification, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC | 5G SA and NSA connectivity, on-screen fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm jack, Hi-Res audio certification, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC |
Return to the pop-up camera for “all-screen” design
As we can see, the K30 Pro and K30 Pro share many aspects, starting with the “all-screen” design that is achieved due to the return of the pop-up front camera.
Read also: Oppo Discover x2 Neo, First Impressions: Excessive-end Layout and Energy, at a Top Rate-end Charge.
The panel, manufactured by Samsung, is 6.67-inch AMOLED with FullHD + resolution , which boasts HDR10 + certification and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. In addition, due to its quality, it integrates the fingerprint sensor.
On the other hand, the power of both devices is provided by the Snapdragon 865. However, there are differences in the memories as while the Redmi K30 has 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4 options, the Redmi K30 Pro has only 8 GB LPDDR5 version.
Regarding storage, 128 or 256 GB are the options, but in UFS 3.0 format in the K30 Pro and in UFS 3.1 for the Zoom version. Android 10 with MIUI layer 11 takes care of the tasks.
Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Megapixel
They accompany the 64 megapixel, 13 megapixel ultra wide angle sensors with a 123 field of view and 2 megapixels for depth. In the K30 Pro there is a 5 megapixel sensor that doubles functions such as telephoto and macro, to achieve shots between 3 and 7 cm away from the object.
On the other hand, an 8 megapixel telephoto sensor with optical stabilization (OIS) is present in the K30 Pro that achieves 3x optical and 30x digital magnification.
Finally, on the front, in the pop-up system, a 20 megapixel sensor is in charge of selfies, and slow motion video at up to 120 fps.
Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom, Price and Availability
As is usual in these cases, the phones have been presented for the Chinese market, with variations in their prices according to the memory configuration:
- Redmi K30 Pro, 6/128 GB: 2,999 yuan, about $ 424
- Redmi K30 Pro, 8/128 GB: 3,399 yuan, about $ 480
- Redmi K30 Pro, 8/256 GB: 3,699 yuan, about $ 523
- Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, 8/128 GB: 3,799 yuan, about $ 537
- Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, 8/256 GB: 3,999 yuan, about $ 566
The phone will be available in blue, black, purple and white colors. So far there are no details of its release to the international market, but it is likely that Xiaomi will apply last year’s strategy and present them in other markets such as the Mi 10T Pro. Without more for now, it only remains to wait.