Redmi K30 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $250 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 533,630).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K30
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 44
Battery 40
Portability 52
Value for money 44
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K30 — 44/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 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 Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K30: The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K30 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 533630 2809170
Geekbench Single 697 1553
Geekbench Multi 1809 6403
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7560 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
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 204 g
Launch price $250 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi K30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K30
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K30 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
46/100
533630 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +81.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi K30 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K30
$250
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (80/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 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 Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (74/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.