Honor 70 vs Redmi K40S

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi K40S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Redmi K40S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 35
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 195g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi K40S, the Honor 70 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Redmi K40S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 67W
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 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm
Weight 178 g 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (53/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (77/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Redmi K40S?

The Honor 70 edges out the Redmi K40S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi K40S?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K40S — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi K40S?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Redmi K40S?

The Redmi K40S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi K40S?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K40S is a better fit for everyday use.