Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): which phone is more worth buying?

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): specs

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): design

The two phones adopt different design. The Redmi K30 4G phone comes with 6.67-inch dual punch-hole LCD screen with the resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, while the Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G) adopts 6.4-inch AMOLED water drop screen with the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Compared to the LCD screen, the AMOLED screen offers more excellent colors and improved brightness, and it also supports Always-on Display feature. However, the AMOLED screen may cause more eyestrain than the LCD screen.

On the back, both the phones offer vertical-aligned quad camera lenses, but they are put in different places. The quad camera lenses on Redmi K30 are placed in a polished circular panel in the upper middle of the back panel, while it’s located in the upper left of the back panel on the Realme X2.

In addition, the two phones adopt different fingerprint solutions. The Redmi K30 comes with an integrated side-placement power button with a fingerprint sensor, while the Realme X2 offers an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): camera

The two phones offer same 64MP quad rear cameras, which consists of a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth lens.

However, there are some differences in details. The 64MP primary lens of the Redmi K30 4G phone adopts the latest Sony IMX686 image sensor, while the Realme X2 primary lens adopts Samsung GW1 image sensor. Presently, we still don’t know which image sensor is better.

In addition, their front camera setup is also different. The Redmi K30 4G phone is equipped with dual front cameras, which consist of a 20MP primary lens and a 2MP portrait lens, while the Realme X2 offers a 32MP front camera.

Therefore, if you like taking selfie, the Redmi K20 4G phone will offer you better image qualities thanks to its additional 2MP portrait lens.

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): Processor and performance

Now, let’s talk about the key part – processor. Both Redmi K30 4G and Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G) are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset.

The Snapdragon 730G is fueled by an 8nm process and adopt dual-cluster structure, which consists of 2x Kryo 470 Gold with the clock speed of 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 470 Silver with the clock speed of 1.8 GHz. Compared to the Snapdragon 730, the Snapdragon 730G offers up to 15% faster graphics rendering.

In the AnTuTu Benchmark test, the Snapdragon 730G scores 2,59,109 points, which is 52027 points higher than that of Snapdragon 730.

The “G” means the “Gaming”, so the Snapdragon 730G also offers better gaming performance than the basic chip. It supports Snapdragon Elite Gaming and Quad HD+ Display, which will greatly optimize the gaming performance.

If you are a gamer, the screen refresh rate is also an important spec you should consider, as the high screen refresh rate will offer you smoother gaming experience. In this aspect, the Redmi K30 4G phone does better than the Realme X2, as the Redmi K30 4G phone supports up to 120Hz screen refresh rate. Presently, only a few of high-end gaming phones like ASUS ROG Phone 2 support this high refresh rate. However, the Realme X2 only supports normal 60Hz screen refresh rate.

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): battery and charging

In terms of battery, the Redmi K30 4G phone offers larger 4500mAh battery with the support of 27W fast charging, while the Realme X2 is equipped with a 4000mAh battery with the support of 30W fast charging.

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): operating system and other aspects

The newly released Redmi K30 4G phone runs the latest MIUI 11 operating system based on Android 10, while Realme X2 Chinese edition runs the ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie. However, it’s possible that the Realme X2 will come with built in ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 in the upcoming Inida launch event.

In other aspects, both Redmi K30 4G phone and Realme X2 remain the 3.5mm headphone jack and support multifunctional NFC and Bluetooth 5.0. In addition, the Redmi K30 4G phone also supports infrared remote control, with that you can conveniently control the infrared supported devices like air conditioner, etc.

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): price and which phone is better?

As both Redmi K30 and Realme X2 are only available in Chinese market, so the prices we compared here are their Chinese price tag and they are as follows:

Redmi K30 4G phone:

● 6+64GB: 1599 yuan (about $227);

● 6+128GB: 1699 yuan (about $241);

● 8+128GB: 1899 yuan (about $270);

● 8+256GB: 2199 yuan (about $313);

Realme X2:

● 6+64GB: 1599 yuan (about $227);

● 6+128GB: 1799 yuan (about $256);

● 8+128GB: 1899 yuan (about $270);

As we can see, the two phones are offered at almost the same price. The only difference is that the Redmi K30 4G phone 6+128GB version is a little cheaper than the Realme X2.

So, which phone offer betters value for money?

In fact, it all depends. As there are not a big difference between the two phones. If you prefer a phone with larger display, better selfie quality and smoother gaming performance, we recommend you to buy the Redmi K30 4G phone.

However, if you like AMOLED screen and faster charging speed, the Realme X2 is also a good choice.

Redmi K30 4G vs Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G): availability

The Redmi K30 4G phoen has been released in China, and it will go on sale at 10:00 on December 12. The Realme X2 (Realme XT 730G) has been available in China, and it will be released on December 17 in India. In addition, Realme has officially announced that customers who pay a deposit during Dec.10th -16th will enjoy a 500 rupees discount and get 100% chance to buy the new Realme X2 in advance. If you want to buy it, please head to the official online website to know more details.

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