Honor 70 vs Redmi K40
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 57/100 vs 54/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Redmi K40
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 196g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3012
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi K40, the Honor 70 scores 3 points higher (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $309 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K40 leads Honor 70 by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Redmi K40?
The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi K40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi K40?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi K40?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.