Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE S30

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro ZTE S30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3942923 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 11, MyOS 11
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE S30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
24/100 -666.5%
514398 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (89/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (70/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.