Redmi K30 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 533,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K30
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi K30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K30 — 40/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K30 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.6×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K30 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi K30 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Redmi K30 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (84/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.