5G smartphones are going to invade the market. In late 2019, mainstream brands started releasing 5G phones even with midrange-class specifications. The first one was the Redmi K30 5G, then the Oppo Reno3 and the Vivo X30 series came up. In this article, we compared the Redmi K30 5G, the Oppo Reno3 Pro and the Vivo X30 in order to establish which is currently the most convincing 5G mid-ranger you can buy. Here you will know who is better and which has the highest value for money.
Oppo Reno3 Pro vs Redmi K30 5G vs Vivo X30
| Oppo Reno3 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G | Vivo X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.4 x 72.4 x 7.7 mm, 171 g | 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 grams | 158.5 x 74.1 x 8.8 mm, 196.5 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Samsung Exynos 980, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, ColorOS | Android 10, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.4, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera |
Triple 64 + 32 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.0 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4025 mAh, fast charging 30W with VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 | 4500 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4350 mAh, fast charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
All of these phones are very stylish and futuristic. They all feature an amazing punch-hole display with very narrow bezels around it. If I had to choose, I would personally go for the Oppo Reno3 Pro. It has a very clean design thanks to a very small punch hole, an in-display fingerprint reader and all the camera elements included in the rear camera module. Further, it comes in very attractive color variants and it is even one of the thinnest handsets out there to feature a battery with a capacity above 4000 mAh (just 7.7 mm thin). Last but not least it is lighter, it only weighs 171 grams.
Display
Besides more attractive design, Oppo Reno3 Pro also provides a better display. It has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate than Redmi K30 5G (the K30 has a 120 Hz refresh rate), but it has a better color reproduction and an AMOLED panel, unlike the latest Xiaomi’s 5G mid-ranger. You even get a higher brightness, stereo speakers and an HDR10+ compliant display. Redmi K30 5G has a smoother 120 Hz display but it is an LCD panel, so you may remain a bit disappointed with the overall quality. But it is still a great panel since it supports HDR.
Hardware/Software
You should not underestimate the new Exynos 980 chipset which debuted on board of the Vivo X30, also known as the first SoC with an integrated 5G modem. According to benchmarks, it is definitely better than the Snapdragon 765G found on the Redmi K30 5G and the Oppo Reno3 Pro, despite the Snapdragon 765G is considered a better choice for a lot of people. Further, Oppo Reno3 Pro is the only coming with up to 12 GB of RAM, so it delivers definitely better performance overall. Oppo Reno3 Pro and Redmi K30 5G have Android 10 out of the box, while Vivo X30 is still based on Android 9 Pie.
Camera
Oppo Reno3 Pro and Vivo X30 have the most convincing cameras and, unlike the Redmi K30 5G, they are high-end camera phones. Unfortunately, we still did not test them thoroughly, so we still can not give you our definitive opinion about their camera performance. Vivo X30 looks definitely impressive with its 32 MP telephoto lens and its 64 MP main sensor with OIS, while Oppo Reno3 Pro has a more common camera department but it offers an additional monochromatic sensor and a brighter focal aperture (as well as an amazing optical stabilization).
Battery
Due to its bigger 4500 mAh battery, Redmi K30 5G should last more on a single charge. But this does not mean you do not get an amazing battery life with Oppo Reno3 Pro and Vivo X30. The Vivo X30 should have a longer battery life than Oppo Reno3 Pro thanks to a bigger 4350 mAh.
Price
Vivo X30’s price starts from €420 in India (still not sold in China), Redmi K30 5G starts from just €255 in China, and Oppo Reno3 Pro starts from $572 in China. None of these devices is sold globally at the moment. While Redmi K30 5G offers the highest value for money, Oppo Reno3 Pro has a better design and display and it is more or less at the same level as the Vivo X30 (which should offer slightly higher performance and longer battery life).
Oppo Reno3 Pro vs Redmi K30 5G vs Vivo X30: PRO and CONS
Redmi K30 5G
PROS
- Dual front camera
- Bigger battery
- Very affordable
- 120 Hz display
CONS
- Inferior rear cameras
Vivo X30
PROS
- Great cameras
- Good punch-hole design
- 33W fast charging
- Good performance
CONS
- Nothing particular
Oppo Reno3 Pro
PROS
- Amazing cameras
- Good performance
- Good design and build quality
- Best display
CONS
- Nothing particular
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