How is Display holding to the current tech?
So, I start with what I really love in Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, the display that comes with a Super AMOLED, HDR10 60Hz screen, although it has a lower Hz rate compared to devices that come nowadays, but it doesn't slack off at all. Another thing that is full screen without any camera punch or notch, and it is the very reason that I stopped using phones with notches.
The display is still punchy because of the AMOLED display, good for media consumption and reading.
I admire its glass back design and comfort.
The device is compact, size of 6.39 inches, which makes it very comfortable for one-handed use. I have no sense of fear whenever I slide the K20 Pro into my pocket, and that is because of Gorilla Glass 5 covering the display and back, and the aluminium alloy frame.
My Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro looks as good as it did on the day I purchased it. Credit goes to Xiaomi for creating one of the marvels, as you can see the few scratches and faded colour of the sides of the frame when holding the to a bright light source, you'd expect to see on a device that holds up for more than 5 years
The glass back does feel nice in the hand, and the only drawback is that it's prone to getting fingerprint smudges.
What about the Xiaomi K20 Pro Camera?
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| telephoto |
It comes with a triple camera setup of 48MP (wide), 8 MP (telephoto), and 13MP (ultrawide). The main camera is okay, it's not top tier, but its hold. It gives a good result in daylight. In extremely low light conditions, it sometimes struggles with autofocus
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| selfie camera |
The telephoto lens is the best camera lens in it, and I use it more often. I use an ultrawide lens less often, but it's good.
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| K20 Pro Low-light performance |
It supports video recording up to 4k@60, and the quality of video recording is really good. Only the main camera supports 4K video recording, and the rest stick to 1080p.
It has a 20MP pop-up selfie camera. When I bought it, I had a little doubt, but with time, one time I dropped my phone while taking a selfie, and that's how my concerns faded away. I think pop-up cameras are better than having noches and puches, it just increases your viewing experience.
Gaming and UI
So, for the last year, my device has been getting lots of ads, to avoid them, I stopped using files, Poco Launcher, and removed apps that contain ads. Instead of that, I am using Google Files, Microsoft Launcher.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is still snappy as ever, and I don't see lag or errors. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro come with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, sometimes it feels the device is running out of storage more often may be because of my other smartphone, which has a configuration of 12 GB RAM and 512GB ROM.
I play games like Genshin and BGMI occasionally on this device. I can play Genshin Impact in low settings with 60fps, and I can still play BGMI in max settings, though it drops frame rate in hot drop areas sometimes, and the device does get really hot during heavy gameplay.
I usually charge my device up to 90% and for media consumption, it does give a good battery backup. On the other hand, while gaming, I have to plug in twice a day.
overall experience
When it was released, it was under INR30,000/- with one of the top-notch processors of that time. It is still performing well to this day.
I think pop-up camera smartphones give a better viewing experience may be because I am still not used to camera cuts. I had a very satisfactory journey with it.