OnePlus 15s vs Redmi K40

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; estimated prices are $700 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Redmi K40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 89
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Cheaper: $309 vs $700

  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Redmi K40, the OnePlus 15s scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 leads (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (89/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Redmi K40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216 2400x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Weight 195 g 196 g
Price $700 $309
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
34/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Redmi K40 by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Redmi K40
$309

Price difference: $391. Redmi K40 is cheaper by $391.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (92/100 vs 8/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (48/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (82/100 vs 28/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (89/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi K40?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi K40?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K40 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi K40?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi K40?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Redmi K40?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.