Redmi K90 vs ZTE S30
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 517,460); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
ZTE S30
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 206g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads ZTE S30 by 494.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (72/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.