Poco F8 vs Redmi K30
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $499 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 533,630).
Poco F8
Redmi K30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K30, the Poco F8 scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi K30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $250 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi K30 by 484.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Redmi K30 was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (86/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K30?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi K30?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K30?
The Redmi K30 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K30?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K30?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.