Motorola Moto C (XT1754) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/18/2020 1:34 PM, updated: 8/29/2021 8:39 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi K30 X Motorola Moto C (XT1754) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Xiaomi Redmi K30 (256GB) Compare Motorola Moto C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K30 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1754)	vs	31 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K30 (256GB)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)159% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+395 PPI102% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.67"33% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh91% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
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Model	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto C XT1754 (4G) Dual-sim, Motorola Watson	Xiaomi Redmi K30 (256GB + 8GB RAM), M1912G7BC, M1912G7BE
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	6/2/2017	12/1/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)	76.6 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5.0"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HC40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Starry Black, Pearl White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Blue, Red, Purple • MIUI 11, 12 • Game Turbo 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto C (XT1754)	Redmi K30 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered