OnePlus 13T vs Redmi K40
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; launch prices were $650 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Redmi K40
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $650
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi K40, the OnePlus 13T scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Redmi K40 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $309 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Redmi K40 by 214.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $341. Redmi K40 was $341 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (65/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.