Xiaomi is one of the company with the best portfolio of affordable 5G phones in 2020. In the last few months, the company released a lot of 5G mid-rangers in China. The latest ones are Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi K30i and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth. The first is a device from a brand new lineup, the second is an affordable variant of the K30 5G also known in India as the POCO X2, and the third was also launched in the global market under the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G moniker. If you live in China and you are looking for a very affordable 5G phone but you do not know which one should you choose, you are in the right place. Here is a specs comparison between Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi K30i and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth.
Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi K30i vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth | Xiaomi Redmi K30i | Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 grams | 164.2 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 205 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 800, octa-core 2.6 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 + f/2.4 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.3 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 20W | 4500 mAh Fast charging 30W |
4520 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
With its very attractive dual punch-hole display and its premium materials, I think Redmi K30i deserves the design award. It is the only not coming with a waterdrop notch, it has a smaller camera module on the rear side and it has both a glass back and an aluminum frame, just like flagships. On the other hand, Redmi 10X 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth offer more compact bodies, despite their notches. Redmi 10X 5G is even splash resistant, while its internal rivals do not offer any protection against water.
Display
If you love having the most impressive display quality, then you might prefer the AMOLED display found on both Redmi 10X and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth, which also comes with the HDR10+ certification. But if you are a gamer, for you it might be better to go for the Redmi K30i because, despite its IPS display, it comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate. With a so high refresh rate, you get a very smooth viewing experience, that is amazing during gaming sessions.
Hardware/Software
The key feature of Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth, Redmi K30i, and Redmi 10X 5G is the presence of 5G connectivity thanks to a 5G integrated modem. It is actually very rare to find it at a so affordable price. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth and Redmi K30i come with a more powerful chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 765G. Redmi 10X 5G has a Dimensity 800 by MediaTek, not as amazing as the Snapdragon 765G but still a very nice processor. Note that with the Redmi K30i you only get 6 gigs of RAM and 128 GB of native storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth goes up to 8 GB paired with 256 GB of internal storage. Android 10 is out of the box on all of these devices with the same MIUI 11 customization.
Camera
The most awesome rear cameras are mounted on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth. It has the same 48 MP main sensor as the Redmi K30i and Redmi 10X 5G, but it includes an 8 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, unlike its two opponents which do not even feature a telephoto lens. Redmi K30i is superior when it comes to rear cameras, thanks to its dual 20 + 2 MP selfie camera. Redmi 10X 5G is the most disappointing one as it lacks both a telephoto lens and a macro camera.
Battery
On 5G phones battery life is more important compared to 4G phones, that is why battery capacities increased on 2020 devices. With the Redmi 10X 5G, you will most likely achieve a longer battery life in most of the scenarios since it has the biggest battery and the most efficient components. Redmi K30i has a similar battery capacity, but its wider IPS display with a higher refresh rate will likely be more energy-demanding and it will have higher consumption.
Price
You need just €200/$220 to grab a unit of the Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi K30i costs €250/$275 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth starts from €265/$295. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth wins the comparison thanks to its better cameras, the best hardware, and a very nice display, but just by a low margin. Also, note that Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth has a way smaller battery than its rivals. You should go for the Redmi K30i if you do not care about having the best optical zoom and the best image quality, while there is no valid reason to choose the Redmi 10X 5G unless you want a Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth with worse cameras and a bigger battery.
Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi K30i vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth
PROS
- Better hardware
- HDR10+ display
- AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanner
- Slimmer design
CONS
- Nothing particular
Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G
PROS
- AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanner
- HDR10+ display
- Great battery life
- Splash resistant
CONS
- Less impressive cameras
Xiaomi Redmi K30i
PROS
- Wider display
- Great cameras
- 120 Hz display
- Faster charging
CONS
- IPS display
