OnePlus 15T vs Redmi K40

The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; estimated prices are $799 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 76
Design 42
Value for money 55
Redmi K40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 89
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $309 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Redmi K40, the OnePlus 15T scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (88/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (89/100 vs 55/100).

OnePlus 15T: The OnePlus 15T 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 15T Redmi K40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3676955 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6400 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 196 g
Price $799 $309
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus 15T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
3676955 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
34/100 -264.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15T leads Redmi K40 by 264.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15T
$799
Redmi K40
$309

Price difference: $490. Redmi K40 is cheaper by $490.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (88/100 vs 8/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (74/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (76/100 vs 28/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (89/100 vs 55/100).

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

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).

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

The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi K40 — 34/100.

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

The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).

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

The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 8/100).

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

The OnePlus 15T 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.