Looking for a capable smartphone in the sub-Php20k price range? Today, we’re comparing some of your best options.

First, we have the Redmi K30 Pro 5G. With its killer price-to-performance ratio, this latest device from Xiaomi aims to be your best option for the price.

However, it’s not the only contender in this price category. We also have a device from a more prominent and popular brand — if status symbol is important — with the Samsung Galaxy A71.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G

Just like the former, this device has a lot of interesting features that will try to lure hardcore and power users.

With that, here in our Redmi K30 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A71, we’ll find out which between these two sub-Php20k smartphones is right for you. Let’s begin!

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Redmi K30 Pro 5GSamsung Galaxy A71
Operating SystemAndroid 10
MIUI 11
Android 10
One UI 2.0
SIMDual SIM
Dual Standby
Dual SIM
Dual Standby
Display6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED
2400 x 1080 pixel resolution
~394ppi
100% DCI-P3
sRGB
HDR10+
Corning Gorilla Glas 5
6.7-inch Infinity-O FHD+ Super AMOLED display
2400 x 1080 pixel resolution
~392ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor2.84GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Vapor Chamber Cooling
Qualcomm X55 5G modem
2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor
RAM6GB/8GB LPDDR5
(6GB/128GB model: LPDDR4x)
8GB
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 618
Storage128GB/256GB
UFS 3.1
(6GB/128GB model: UFS 3.0)
non-expandable
128GB
expandable via microSD up to 512GB
Front camera20-megapixel
120fps slow-mo
32-megapixel
Rear Camera64-megapixel (6P lens, OIS)
13-megapixel (ultra-wide)
5-megapixel (macro, 2x optical zoom)
2-megapixel (depth sensor)
LED flash
Super Night Scene 2.0
AI Scene Detection
up to 8K@24fps
up to 1080p@960fps slow-mo
LED flash
64-megapixel (f/1.8)
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
5-megapixel (macro)
5-megapixel (depth sensor)
Night Mode
AI Scene Detection
up to 4K@30fps
up to 720p@240fps slow-mo
LED Flash
AudioHeadphone jack
HiRes Audio certified
Single Super Linear Speaker
Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus
Headphone jack
Single loudspeaker
SecurityIn-display fingerprint scanner
Face unlock
In-display fingerprint scanner
Face unlock
Connectivity5G
4G LTE
VoLTE
WiFi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1
dual-frequency GPS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, A-GPS
NFC
USB Type-C
4G LTE
VoLTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0
A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB Type-C
OthersPop-up cameraPunch-hole screen
Dimensions163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9mm163.6 x 76 x 7.7mm
Weight218g179g
ColorsPurple
Grey
Blue
White
Prism Crush Black
Prism Crush Blue
Prism Crush Silver
Prism Crush Pink
Battery4,700mAh
33W fast charging
4,500mAh
25W Super Fast Charging
Price6GB/128GB: CNY 2,999 (~Php21,700)
8GB/128GB:  CNY 3,399 (~Php24,600)
8GB/256GB: CNY 3,699 (~Php26,700)
Php22,990
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Our specs comparison table above points out to a clear winner — the Redmi K30 Pro 5G.

The Samsung GalaxyA71 is currently one of their best midrange offerings, as we found out in our full review. However, the table above clearly shows that the Redmi K30 Pro 5G provides better specs and features.

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It’s already obvious by the name itself. Xiaomi’s offering boasts 5G connectivity, while Samsung’s phone only has 4G. This was made possible by the Qualcomm X55 5G modem that the former has.

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Qualcomm’s 5G modem came with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor — which is also one of the biggest leads of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G over the latter.

This is a flagship processor, which is rare to find in a premium midrange like this. The Snapdragon 730G on the Galaxy A71 is still one of the best midrange processors around, but not as good as the Snapdragon 865.

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Besides 5G connectivity, the newer processor on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro 5G allowed it to have the future-proof WiFi 6 standard, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-band GPS.

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Samsung phones are known for their great displays. This is why it’s a little disappointing that the Redmi device still took the win in this department.

It comes with a 100% DCI-P3 screen with HDR10+ support — despite having an identical 6.67-inch AMOLED screen from the Galaxy A71. The Redmi K30 Pro 5G even has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, while the latter uses an inferior Gorilla Glas 3.

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It’s a close fight in the camera department. The Galaxy A71 uses a sharper 32-megapixel selfie camera.

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G might have a lower-resolution 20-megapixel sensor, but it does have unique novelties like 120fps slow-mo recording and a conversation-starter pop-up mechanism.

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The two also have identical 64-megapixel main cameras, ultra-wide, depth sensor, and macro cameras. Although, the Redmi K30 Pro 5G overtakes the Galaxy A71 with its optical image stabilizer (OIS), 960fps slow-mo, and 4K video recording.

As a final nail to the coffin, the Redmi K30 Pro 5G also dominates the Samsung Galaxy A71 in the battery department. This thing comes with a 4,700mAh battery, bigger than the 4,500mAh of the A71. Plus, a 33W charging support, faster than the 25W of the competition.

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Bottom line is: the Redmi K30 Pro 5G is better than the Samsung Galaxy A71 in almost all areas. In fact, just by its flagship Snapdragon 865 processor, this could possibly be the best smartphone you can get for the price.

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  1. Samsung now have an A71 5g model.
    and there is mention of the operating system and software useabitity and ease of use.
    hope to see a comparison of these 2 phone soon
    thank you