5G is expanding every day more and it is slowly becoming within everyone’s reach. From January 2020, the first affordable 5G smartphones started being available to purchase. Among them, we got the Oppo Reno3, the Redmi K30 5G, and the Honor V30. If you are looking for a long-lasting 5G smartphone but you do not want to spend a fortune, these devices alongside a few other options are the best solution for it. After comparing other 5G midrange phones, here we will compare the specifications of Oppo Reno3, Redmi K30 5G, and Honor V30 in order to let you understand which affordable 5G phone is the best for your needs.
Oppo Reno3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Huawei Honor V30
| Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G | Huawei Honor V30 | Oppo Reno3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 g | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 213 grams | 160.3 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 181 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Mediatek Dimensity 1000L, octa-core |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Magic UI | Android 10, Color 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 64 + 8 + 5 + 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 40 + 8 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W | 4025 mAh, fast charging 30W with VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
If you are ok with waterdrop notches, Oppo Reno3 offers the most compact, the thinnest and the most lightweight body. That is very important if you need a phone you can easily use with one hand or you often got your device in a pocket. And with its clean glass back and an in-display fingerprint reader, Oppo Reno3 looks very elegant. If you hate having a notch, then the dual punch-hole display of either the Redmi K30 5G or the Honor V30 will please you. Which one should you prefer? It is just a matter of taste.
Display
The most impressive displays belong to the Oppo Reno3 and the Redmi K30 5G. If you prefer having deeper colors, then choose the AMOLED panel found on the Oppo Reno3 which provides a very high image quality. On the other hand, while keeping a great image quality, the Redmi K30 5G offers an almost unique feature in the actual market: a 120 Hz refresh rate for a smoother experience. It has a classic LCD panel, but with a 120 Hz and a wider display, it is a better choice for gamers. Even Honor V30 has an IPS display like the Redmi K30 5G, but it lacks a high refresh rate, so we do not recommend it.
Hardware/Software
Honor V30 outperforms both Oppo Reno3 and Honor V30 because it is the only to boast a real flagship chipset without compromises: the Kirin 990. Despite it does not come with 12 GB of RAM unlike the Oppo Reno3, the better chipset makes it more powerful on the paper. Oppo Reno3 comes right after with a great Dimensity 1000L SoC and up to 12 GB of RAM, as well as UFS 2.1 internal storage. Note that the 5G modem found on the Honor V30 supports both sub-6 GHz frequencies and mmWave just like the Snapdragon 765G found on the Redmi K30 5G, while the Dimensity 1000L of the Oppo Reno3 only supports sub-6 GHz frequencies, so it can not take advantage of the full potential of 5G networks. Android 10 is installed out of the box in each case.
Camera
On the paper, Oppo Reno3 offers a very interesting camera setup on the rear side. First of all, it supports optical stabilization. Further, it has a quad-camera setup including a monochromatic sensor which boosts the photo quality. On the other hand, Honor V30 is all but disappointing with its 40 MP triple camera including OIS and 3x optical zoom. Further, it is the only with a dual front camera including an ultrawide lens. Despite it has a triple rear camera, Honor V30 looks amazing. If you want a real camera phone, just do not go for the Redmi K30 5G.
Battery
Redmi K30 5G wins the battery comparison thanks to its bigger 4500 mAh battery, while Honor V30 wins the fast charging comparison thanks to its 40W charging technology allowing it to reach 70 percent of battery charge in just 30 minutes.
Price
Redmi K30 5G starts from just €255/$283 in the 6/64 GB configuration, Oppo Reno3 starts from €445/$494, and Honor V30 starts from €430/$477. Overall, if we exclude the display, Honor V30 looks like a better handset overall. But Redmi K30 5G has a higher value for money. Oppo Reno3 offers a great AMOLED display as well as a nice design without a lot of compromises.
Oppo Reno3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Huawei Honor V30: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G
PROS
- Bigger and great display
- Bigger battery
- Affordable
CONS
- Inferior hardware
Huawei Honor V30
PROS
- Amazing hardware
- Very nice rear cameras
- Great front cameras
- Faster charging technology
CONS
- Inferior display
Oppo Reno3
PROS
- Good cameras
- Thin design
- Great performance
- AMOLED display
CONS
- Nothing particular
