Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi K30

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $729 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 533,630).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
Redmi K30
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 44
Battery 40
Portability 52
Value for money 44
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Redmi K30 better?
  • Lighter: 208g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $729

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi K30, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, 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 F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K30: The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi K30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 3640351 533630
Geekbench Single 3640 697
Geekbench Multi 11033 1809
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 218 g 208 g
Launch price $729 $250
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi K30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi K30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Redmi K30
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3640351 AnTuTu
Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
46/100 -582.2%
533630 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi K30 by 582.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi K30
$250

Launch price difference: $479. Redmi K30 was $479 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (97/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K30?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi K30?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K30?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K30?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi K30?

The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.