Redmi K100 vs Vivo S30
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S30 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,329,936); the Vivo S30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo S30
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 234g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo S30, the Redmi K100 scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (69/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S30
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S30
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S30
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Vivo S30 by 148.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (69/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo S30?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Vivo S30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo S30?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo S30 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo S30?
The Vivo S30 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo S30?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo S30?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S30 is a better fit for active users.