Redmi K30 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 533,630); the Redmi K30 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K30
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 44
Battery 40
Portability 52
Value for money 44
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 208g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $420

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K30 — 44/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K30: The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K30 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 533630 3119308
Geekbench Single 697 3041
Geekbench Multi 1809 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 227 g
Launch price $250 $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K30
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K30 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
46/100
533630 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +82.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Redmi K30 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K30
$250
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Launch price difference: $170. Redmi K30 was $170 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (94/100 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 Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (78/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K30 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.