Wiko Power U30 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9T: Which Budget Champion Reigns?

Looking for a reliable smartphone that won't break the bank? The Wiko Power U30 and Xiaomi Redmi 9T are both contenders in the budget phone arena, offering impressive features at affordable prices. But which one truly delivers the best experience?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T edges out the Wiko Power U30 thanks to its superior chipset, slightly faster charging, and generally more polished software experience. While the Power U30 boasts a large battery, the Redmi 9T's overall performance and features make it the better choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Wiko Power U30	Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Network
2G bands	CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA, LTE
Technology	CDMA / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2021, June	2021, January 08
Status	Available. Released 2021, June	Available. Released 2021, January 18

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	173.8 x 78.6 x 9.5 mm (6.84 x 3.09 x 0.37 in)	162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	214 g (7.55 oz)	198 g (6.98 oz)
	-	Water-repellent coating

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Size	6.82 inches, 110.5 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)	Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Adreno 610
OS	Android 11	Android 10, MIUI 12

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
	-	UFS 2.1 - 64GB UFS 2.2 - 128GB

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad	-	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Single	8 MP	-
Triple	13 MP, AF 2 MP Auxiliary lens	-
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Single	8 MP	8 MP, f/2.1, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	-	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP	5.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	-	Yes
NFC	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	15W wired	18W wired 2.5W reverse wired
Type	Li-Ion 6000 mAh	Li-Po 6000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Carbon Blue, Midnight Blue, Mint	Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green
Models	-	J19S, M2010J19SG, M2010J19SY
Price	About 150 EUR	€ 87.56
SAR	0.58 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body)	1.09 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.60 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)

Pricing
128GB 6GB RAM	-	Rp 2,272,000
64GB 4GB RAM	-	$ 168.78

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 150h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: 1594:1
Loudspeaker	-	-25.6 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 177917 (v8) GeekBench: 1400 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Wiko Power U30

Exceptional battery life
Affordable price
Large display

Underpowered chipset
Slow charging
Basic camera

Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Better performance (Snapdragon 662)
Faster charging (18W)
Reverse wired charging
Improved camera

Slightly more expensive
Battery life, while good, isn't as extreme as the Power U30

Display Comparison

Both phones feature large 6.53-inch displays, but the Redmi 9T's 437 nits brightness gives it a slight edge in outdoor visibility. The contrast ratio is excellent on both, offering vibrant colors. The Redmi 9T's display is generally considered to be slightly better due to the brightness.

Camera Comparison

While both offer decent camera setups, the Redmi 9T generally produces better image quality, especially in low light. The Snapdragon 662's image signal processor (ISP) contributes to improved processing and detail. Both phones offer standard camera features like portrait mode and HDR.

Performance

The Redmi 9T's Snapdragon 662 chipset is significantly more powerful than the Power U30's Helio G35. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Redmi 9T. The Power U30 is adequate for basic tasks but struggles with more demanding applications.

Battery Life

The Wiko Power U30's primary selling point is its massive battery, promising exceptional endurance. However, the Redmi 9T's 150h endurance rating is also impressive, and its 18W charging is faster than the Power U30's 15W. Reverse charging on the Redmi 9T is a useful bonus.

Buying Guide

The Wiko Power U30 is ideal for users prioritizing maximum battery life above all else and who are on a very tight budget. The Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a better fit for those seeking a more balanced experience with better performance, a slightly better camera, and faster charging.