Xiaomi has reportedly started pushing a new update to the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom edition. The new update brings the firmware version MIUI V12.1.3.0.RJKCNXM stable version and the update package size is about 3.3GB.

The main highlight of this update is that it upgrades the OS version to the latest Android 11. It equally brings the latest Android security patch. However, no other details have been disclosed.

Feedbacks from users in the Mi community shows that the new version is still riddled with bugs such as battery life issues, minor sound system issues, etc.

Earlier this November, Xiaomi pushed the MIUI V12.2.2.0.RJBCNXM stable version based on Android 11 operating system to the Mi 10. The update was subsequently withdrawn but some of the features it came with include super document and camera VLOG, AI watermark, etc. We can’t say if these features will be pushed to other models.

The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition was launched a few months back with Android 10-based MIUI 11 out-of-the-box. The phone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 tagging along with a Snapdragon X55 modem, providing support for both SA/NSA 5G modes.

The highlight of the smartphone is the quad-camera setup which includes a 64MP Sony IMX686 1/1.7″ sensor with four-axis OIS, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 3x optical and 30x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel 123° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

On the front side, the device is equipped with a pop-up mechanism for housing a 20-megapixel snapper with support for 120 fps slo-mo videos and time-lapse shooting. It is powered by a 4,700mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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Xiaomi’s Redmi brand launched the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom in July this year as one of its flagship offering this year.  As the name implies, the model features a zoom camera and on DXOMark, it was able to make it into the top 10 rankings for camera reviews. Apparently, Xiaomi is still optimizing the camera even with its prowess.

Recently, Xiaomi reportedly pushed a new firmware update to the Mi 10 Ultra which upgrades the camera algorithm to the level of the model sent to DXOMark for testing. According to an announcement on Xiaomi community, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom will also receive a similar update which will upgrade the firmware to the DXOMak version firmware.

According to the feedback from users of Mi 10 Ultra who have upgraded the new firmware, the new firmware mainly has changes in many aspects such as the camera and the system. Of course, the focus of most users is on the performance of cameras with the same version of DXOMark firmware, because the Mi 10 Ultra equipped with this firmware version is still ranked at the top of DXO’s camera review with an impressive output.

In addition, Xiaomi also reportedly disclosed that the new Redmi K30 Pro Zoom firmware version will also bring new functions such as front and rear dual scenes, AI watermark, and voice-activated camera. It also adds green orange and black ice filters in the movie frame mode, and also in the video mode. Also added are black gold, cyberpunk and other colour filters.

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Last month, after weeks of leaks and rumors, Xiaomi-backed Redmi finally launched the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom edition smartphone in its home market China. Now, the company has announced a massive price cut on the smartphone for a limited time.

As a part of the 618 sales in China, the company has announced that it will be cutting the pricing for Redmi K30 Pro Zoom edition by 400 yuan, which is around $56. This significantly reduces the phone’s pricing during the sale period.

The top-end variant of the phone, which packs 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, will be available for 4,099 yuan (approximately $575) after the 400 yuan discount, instead of its original price of 4,499 yuan (~$634).

The company is also offering discounts for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage models, which are priced at 3,799 yuan (~$537) and 3,999 yuan (~$565) respectively. However, it remains to be seen how much discount these models get.

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The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 tagging along with a Snapdragon X55 modem, providing support for both SA/NSA 5G modes.

The highlight of the smartphone is the quad-camera setup which includes a 64MP Sony IMX686 1/1.7″ sensor with four-axis OIS, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 3x optical and 30x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel 123° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

On the front side, the device is equipped with a pop-up mechanism for housing a 20-megapixel snapper with support for 120 fps slo-mo videos and time-lapse shooting. The phone runs Android 10-based MIUI 11 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,700mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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POCO is all set to make a comeback to the European market this year with the POCO F2 Pro. The phone will officially launch in a few hours via an online event in Europe. While we await more details about the device, we’ve got the image of the POCO F2 Pro retail box from one of our sources.

The retail box confirms that the POCO F2 Pro will support 5G. The box follows the same design format as the POCO X2, with the POCO branding on top and the model name at the center. Our source confirms that the warehouses are currently stocking up POCO F2 Pro units and it will soon be made available for sale.

Officially, we haven’t got a lot of details about the POCO F2 Pro. However, the phone is likely going to be a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro 5G for the European market. Yesterday, Ishan Agarwal leaked the front render of the device along with possible color options and storage variants. The POCO F2 Pro for Europe may come in four colors like Black/Grey, Blue, Purple & White and there should be two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB.

Guess what phone this is… Ahh, I know it's not hard.

This is your first look at the official renders of #PocoF2Pro which is launching very soon. Full-screen design confirmed.

5 colour options: Black, Grey, Blue, Purple & White (K30 Pro?)

2 storage options: 128 & 256GB pic.twitter.com/mPzxWnsvoR

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) May 11, 2020

Pricing is still a big question, but it could be around 570 Euros (~$617) according to a previous report. It will also be interesting to see if the F2 Pro turns out to be a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro Zoom edition. The Zoom model features a better 8MP telephoto shooter capable of 3x optical zoom. The standard variant has a 5MP shooter fulfilling the dual roles of telephoto and macro cameras.

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Until now, Xiaomi and brands connected to the company launched three affordable flagship smartphones series in 2020. We decided to compare them in order to clear all the doubts regarding their specifications and tell you which one is worth buying. One is Xiaomi Mi 10, which is the vanilla version of the main Xiaomi’s flagship lineup. Then we saw the Redmi K30 Pro series and for this comparison, we chose the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom that is the most advanced version of the K30 lineup. Last but not least, the gaming phone Black Shark 3. Here you will learn the differences between these handsets as well as their strong and weak points.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3

Design

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom come with very elegant and premium designs. The former sports a punch-hole display, while the latter has a notch-less and holeless screen thanks to the presence of a pop-up selfie camera. Both come with a glass back and an aluminum frame. But I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 due to its amazing curved display, its very high screen-to-body ratio and its very minimal glass back sporting a smaller camera module. Black Shark 3 is a gaming-centric device with a gaming-centric design, so its aesthetics are specifically targeted to gamers, who get useful shoulder buttons and LED lights.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Black Shark 3 are equipped with more advanced displays compared to the Redmi K30 Pro. The two flagships have two displays with the same specifications, including HDR10+ and a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, as well as the Super AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution. Redmi K30 Pro Zoom has HDR10+ as well, but unfortunately, it lacks a high refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

With all of these devices, you get the amazing Snapdragon 865 chipset by Qualcomm, despite their price is not excessive. On the paper, Redmi K30 Pro Zoom looks better since it sports UFS 3.1 native storage and up to 512 GB of internal storage. But the advanced cooling system of the Black Shark 3 and its gaming-centric features make it more interesting for power users. However, there will be only marginal differences in the performances of these three handsets. Android 10 and MIUI 11 are installed out of the box on all of these flagships.

Camera

If you need the most advanced camera, just do not go for the Black Shark 3. It lacks a high-end main camera and a telephoto sensor, so it simply not an impressive camera phone. Xiaomi Mi 10 has the most awesome main sensor with a 108 MP resolution, but the OIS-enabled 64 MP sensor found on the Redmi K30 Pro is supported by a better secondary sensor: we are talking about a telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom (absent on the Mi 10).

Battery

With the Xiaomi Mi 10, you get a bigger battery, but we suppose that Redmi K30 Pro Zoom will last more since it lacks a 90 Hz refresh rate. However, we still recommend the Xiaomi Mi 10 because of the marginal difference and the support to both wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Black Shark 3 does not support wireless charging, but it has the fastest wired charging technology and it supports magnetic charging, which is very comfortable during gaming sessions.

Price

We will refer to the Chinese prices since China is the only country in which all of these phones are available. Redmi K30 Pro Zoom base is CNY 3,799 ($535), Xiaomi Mi 10 starts at 4299 Yuan ($610), and Black Shark 3 is priced at CNY 3,499 ($496) for the base variant. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison. As a casual user, I would go for the Xiaomi Mi 10 since it offers a better display than Redmi K30 Pro Zoom, a better camera than Black Shark 3 and wireless charging which is not present on both its rivals. But for gamers who do not care about high photo quality, Black Shark 3 is actually a better option. More or less, Redmi K30 Pro can be considered a Xiaomi Mi 10 with an inferior display and more interesting cameras.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3: PRO and CONS

Redmi K30 Pro Zoom

PROS

• Nice cameras
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Holeless display
• Up to 512 GB internal storage

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Great design
• Biggest battery
• Wireless charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

PROS

• Gaming-centric
• Stereo speakers
• Magnetic charging
• Good price

CONS

• Design is not for all

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Xiaomi‘s independent Redmi brand took the wraps off the Redmi K30 series last month in China. The series includes the Redmi K30, K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition. The Zoom Edition is obviously the top-end variant as it features up to 30x digital zoom.

Redmi has today announced another premium attribute that buyers can look for on the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition. The feature is a new 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage variant. The model comes with a hefty price tag of 4499 yuan (~$634). The new version will go on sale in China from tomorrow (April 7). You’ll agree the price is impressive for a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage phone. The device was spotted on JD.com last month but wasn’t among the option announced.

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As a reminder, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition features a 6.67-inch FHD+ E3 Super AMOLED display. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 tagging along with a Snapdragon X55 modem which gives the device support for both SA/NSA 5G modes. On the design aspect, the K30 Pro features a 3D glass panel at the back as well as liquid-cooling system. It utilises a pop-up camera design which is rare in recent times. There is also a Quad-camera setup at the rear which includes a 64MP Sony IMX686 1/1.7″ sensor with four-axis OIS, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 3x optical and 30x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel 123° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone boots Android 10-based MIUI 11 out of the box. Under the hood is a 4700mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging which delivers a full charge in 63 minutes.

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Redmi has officially launched two new smartphones in the K-series lineup in China, the Redmi K30 Pro 5G and the K30 Pro 5G Zoom. This is the first time a special Zoom edition makes it to the lineup, highlighting the importance of a strong camera setup on a 2020 smartphone.

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G follows the same philosophy as its predecessor. So the phone comes with top of the line specifications in a beautiful form factor. At the same time, it cuts down on premium features like wireless charging to maintain an affordable price tag.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G Design

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G builds on the design of its predecessor. Unlike most 5G smartphones launched in 2020, the new K30 series model retains a pop-up camera similar to the K20 Pro. Redmi’s GM, Lu Weibing explained that the combination of pop-up cameras and 5G would be rare in 2020 owing to space constraints but the company managed to bring it to reality with several adjustments including a stacked motherboard design.

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G features a curved back with a quad-camera setup in a OnePlus 7T-like round camera housing. This is a fresh change from the pill-shaped vertical camera arrangement of the earlier Redmi models. The pop-up front camera ensures that you get a full view display experience and up to 92.7% screen to body ratio. The pop-up camera is also faster than its predecessor and pops up and down in just 0.58 seconds. The company claims that this further ensures its safety during falls.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G colors

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There are four color options available: Blue, Purple, Gray, and White. All of these color variants feature a red power button.

Redmi has also partnered with Keith Haring foundation to release a handful of cool cases with custom artwork. The cases are priced at 49 yuan (~$7).

Redmi x Keith Haring

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Redmi K30 Pro 5G Specs

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G comes with Snapdragon 865 flagship processor inside clocked at 2.84GHz. This is paired with up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. There’s a standard variant with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM too.

The phone features a 6.67-inch Samsung E3 Super AMOLED display with 1200 nits peak brightness, 50000000: 1 ultra contrast ratio, and HDR10+ support. The screen supports 180Hz touch sampling rate to ensure smooth gaming. Redmi has used a special light sense technology to significantly improve its automatic brightness adjustment. The display is also TUV Rheinland certified. The display also comes with the latest generation of an under-display fingerprint sensor, wherein the sensor size has been increased by 10 percent.

Given the Snapdragon 865 chipset inside, the phone supports SA/NSA 5G network. The company has used a 360-degree antenna design to ensure good 5G connectivity. The phone supports Wi-Fi 6, Super Bluetooth, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack and IR port. You also get Hi-Res audio support and 1.2cc speakers. Further, the K30 Pro features a linear motor to ensure solid haptic feedback, especially while gaming.

The phone has a VC cooling system with 9 temperature sensors to prevent overheating during high intensive tasks.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G Cameras

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G comes with a quad-camera setup at the back. The setup consists of a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP Ultra wide-angle 123-degree FoV lens, a 5MP telephoto macro lens, and a 2MP shooter for depth information. The phone also supports 8K video shooting and super slo-mo videos. Thanks to the advanced 5MP telephoto/ macro lens, Redmi claims that the phone can capture exceptional macro shots.

The Redmi K30 Pro zoom features the same setup but has an upgraded 8MP telephoto lens capable of capturing 3x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom. The Zoom edition also features 4-axis OIS that’s absent on the regular Pro model.

As for the front camera, you get a pop-up 20MP shooter with support for 120 fps slo-mo videos and time-lapse shooting.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G Battery

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G comes with a large 4700mAh battery that charges to 100% in just 63 minutes, all thanks to its 33W fast charging technology.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G Pricing & Availability

Redmi K30 Pro Pricing is as follows:

• 6GB (LPDDR4X) + 128GB – 2999 yuan (~$424)
• 8GB + 128GB – 3399 yuan (~$480)
• 8GB + 256GB – 3699 yuan (~$523)

Redmi K30 Pro Zoom edition Pricing:

• 8GB + 128GB – 3799 yuan (~$537)
• 8GB +256GB – 3999 yuan ($565)

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G goes on pre-sale today and first sale commences on March 27 in China. 

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Xiaomi will officially announce the Redmi K30 Pro 5G on March 24 but we have known almost all the features of the device thanks to the company’s official teasers. The tech giant’s Weibo handle has continued to share more teaser posters shedding light on more features of the device.

One of the posters reveals that the Redmi K30 Pro 5G will come with Super Night Scene 2.0. We believe this is an upgraded version of the Super Night Scene mode that Xiaomi first used on the Mi Mix 3 and later pushed via firmware updates to models. The night mode feature allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if the lighting is poor. The Night Scene mode takes several photos at different exposures and combines them into a single image that is bright and with as less noise as possible. The camera is able to do it by combining 8 different technologies including HDR, AIS, 4-axis OIS, and multi-frame noise reduction.

Redmi did share a camera sample at night and deploying the Super Night Scene 2.0 feature. Although what was shared wasn’t the raw file, we can still vouch for the 64MP sensor to perform well under low light conditions.

Several camera samples were also picked up on the Weibo page. The sample photos showcase the capabilities of the rear cameras to capture crisp clear pictures of up to 30X zoom level and also clear portrait shots. Check out more of the pictures from below.

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