Poco F6 vs Redmi K30

The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $290 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 46/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 533,630); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 208g).

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Redmi K30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 70
Redmi K30
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 44
Battery 40
Portability 52
Value for money 44
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi K30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $290

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Redmi K30, the Poco F6 scores 17 points higher (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 70/100, Redmi K30 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (72/100 vs 52/100).

Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K30: The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F6 Redmi K30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 1718632 533630
Geekbench Single 1930 697
Geekbench Multi 5017 1809
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 179 g 208 g
Launch price $290 $250
Camera comparison
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi K30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi K30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Redmi K30
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F6 and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100
1718632 AnTuTu
Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
46/100 -222.1%
533630 AnTuTu

Poco F6 leads Redmi K30 by 222.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F6
$290
Redmi K30
$250

Launch price difference: $40. Redmi K30 was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (74/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (83/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (58/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (72/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K30?

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Redmi K30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Redmi K30?

The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K30?

The Redmi K30 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K30?

The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Redmi K30?

The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.