Redmi K30 vs Redmi K90
The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 533,630).
Redmi K30
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $401
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K30 — 44/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K30 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $401 |
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K30 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Redmi K30 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. Redmi K30 was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (72/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.