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Xiaomi Redmi K30S vs ZTE nubia Play

What Redmi K30S does better (8) and where nubia Play wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi K30S
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi K30S
8.0Score
8 advantages≈ $360
vs
ZTE nubia Play
ZTE · 2020nubia Play
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $330
Higher score
6.9Display8.9
8.2Camera6.9
6.0Battery6.8
8.7Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi K30Snubia Play
76.4 × 165.19.378.5 × 171.79.1
Redmi K30Snubia PlayDifference
Height165.1 mm171.7 mm−6.6 mm
Width76.4 mm78.5 mm−2.1 mm
Thickness9.3 mm9.1 mm+0.2 mm
Weight216 g210 g+6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Redmi K30S better than nubia Play?

  1. Stereo speakersYes · nubia Play: No
  2. Main camera64 MP vs 48 MP+33%
  3. Wired charging33 W vs 30 W+10%
  4. Max video8K vs 4K
  5. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+18%
  6. Selfie camera20 MP vs 12 MP+67%
  7. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio85.2% vs 80.5%+6%

Why is nubia Play better than Redmi K30S?

  1. OLED panelNo · Redmi K30S: Yes
  2. Weight216 g vs 210 g+3%
  3. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
  4. Thickness9.3 mm vs 9.1 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

ZTE nubia PlayZTE nubia Play≈ $3308.1
Design
Weight216 g210 g
Thickness9.3 mm9.1 mm
Height165.1 mm171.7 mm
Width76.4 mm78.5 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlass—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5—
ColoursCosmic Black, Lunar SilverBlack, White, Blue
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDAMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,340 px
Pixel density395 ppi388 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness650 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio85.2%80.5%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5GQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 620
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video8K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera20 MP12 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging33 W30 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 12nubia UI 8.0
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