Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi K30
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 533,630).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi K30
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi K30, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi K30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi K30 by 271.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Redmi K30 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (68/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K30?
The Redmi K30 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.