Realme Neo7 vs Redmi K40

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 213g).

The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Redmi K40
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 213g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Redmi K40, the Realme Neo7 scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (64/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Redmi K40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 2549313 1010069
Geekbench Single 2250 1298
Geekbench Multi 7315 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 213 g 196 g
Price $309
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100 -152.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Redmi K40 by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo7
Price unknown
Redmi K40
$309
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (84/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (68/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (64/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Redmi K40?

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.