Redmi K30 in for review

25 January 2020
The 120Hz LCD is a key selling point, the 27W charger in the box is a nice addition too.

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  • 26 Jan 2020

Anonymous, 26 Jan 2020LCD? What a step backwards. The lcd is the best thing basically, it's cheap to replace and TBH it has a very nice dynamic range for the money

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    • 26 Jan 2020

    Would've liked to see a telephoto lens instead of useless depth lens

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      • 26 Jan 2020

      Anonymous, 26 Jan 2020LCD? What a step backwards. Why?

        LG Superfan, 26 Jan 2020One is ultra wide which is usuallg not the best choice for ... moreThe iPhone 11 and the Galaxy S10e use that wide-angle sensor + software to retrieve the depth data. And both showed really good results, not perfect tho.

        A dedicated depth sensor is just a waste of space and IMO, a marketing deceive to call it an extra camera.

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          • 26 Jan 2020

          LCD? What a step backwards.

            nanagdad, 26 Jan 2020Good on paper but not the looks. It could have been perfect... moreAnother thing, maybe this is relative but i do like the K30 paint job better than the flashy side gradient look of K20, somehow of it makes it looked like a lot of RGB gaming hardware, or in other words : childish gaming look.

              nanagdad, 26 Jan 2020Good on paper but not the looks. It could have been perfect... moreAlso they haven't reviewed it completely yet, where's the "Good on paper" assumption came from? But at least they already equipped a lot of good hardware for the price. Most of the smartphone at that price come with standard frame rate screen (albeit half of them already uses AMOLED but hey you can't have both at this price for now) and less performant SoC than Snapdragon 730G or else, Mediatek.

                nanagdad, 26 Jan 2020Good on paper but not the looks. It could have been perfect... moreIt still has the same aluminium frame and glass body like K20 was, the removal of pop-up camera means less moving parts hence benefits the build quality. As long as i could watch standard 16:9 video without interference, i'm fine with that hole, much better than iPhone's notch. People are just snarky and so overreactive over a silly small dot on the screen.

                  jamesschwarz987, 26 Jan 2020I don't know what's the hate that this phone getting. Just ... moreGood on paper but not the looks. It could have been perfect it it had the same exact build quality like K20 same size full screen display with the latest IPSLCD 120Hz with a popup camera and the side fingerprint with fiery colors perfecto! Hopefully it will launch like this in K30 global

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                    • 26 Jan 2020

                    jamesschwarz987, 26 Jan 2020I don't know what's the hate that this phone getting. Just ... moreCan't wait for Redmi K30 Pro (Sd865) review. Also looking forward to the realme X50.

                      Look closely GSM Arena, K30 5G has 30 watt charger. 3A at 10V "30.

                        Alex 94, 26 Jan 2020I speak of official reseller,not AliExpress. If I import fr... moreNot if the customs form is declared at 'showroom' price. Basically. When a car leaves the showroom. The value of the vehicle immediately plummets by a couple of thousand dollars. At least.

                        The same with smartphones. So. One needs to kindly ask for the cooperation of the seller. And they will more than likely comply with a more technical description of the console. Or PDC. And refer to an untaxable amount listed upon the customs form as in accordance with a newly invented currency.

                          I don't know what's the hate that this phone getting. Just because a silly punch hole people ignoring the huge 1/1.7" camera, 120Hz screens, side mounted Fingerprint and Snapdragon 730G and that's for $240.

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                            • 26 Jan 2020

                            i like the new pill cutout!

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                              • 26 Jan 2020

                              Alex 94, 26 Jan 2020Yes but price of mi 9t pro and redmi k30 is almost the same... moreRedmi k30 is 50$ cheaper than mi 9t

                                jamesschwarz987, 26 Jan 2020Nope. Mi 9T Pro is still $100 more. Non 5G Redmi K30 sells ... moreI speak of official reseller,not AliExpress. If I import from AliExpress I will paid 30% of the price for taxes,so price is the same as I said, and no warranty.

                                  Test the battery life in 60Hz display mode, too, otherwise the test will be useless for many

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                                    • KSu
                                    • 26 Jan 2020

                                    Should have put the 765g instead of 730g
                                    Camera becomes much better with gcam.

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                                      • PIG
                                      • 26 Jan 2020

                                      Selfie cameras are not pillshaped, they're separate
                                      Frame is not aluminum, but plastic

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                                        • 26 Jan 2020

                                        SigmaR, 26 Jan 2020I don't understand why abandon the pop up camera in favor o... morePop-up mechanism will increase the cost. Uncut display was a big selling point of K20 series as there are hardly any phones without a notch in this price segment.