Redmi K80 Pro vs ZTE S30

The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 517,460); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K80 Pro

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 82

ZTE S30

Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 43
Battery 24
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)

What makes ZTE S30 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 184g vs 215g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K80 Pro ZTE S30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3068164 517460
Geekbench Single 3013 746
Geekbench Multi 9287 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, MyOS 11
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 184 g
Launch price $511 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K80 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera

ZTE S30

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

ZTE S30

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

ZTE S30

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3068164 AnTuTu
ZTE S30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100 -492.9%
517460 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K80 Pro

$511

ZTE S30

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (67/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the ZTE S30?

The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.