Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi K40

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 54/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 40 points (94/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
Redmi K40
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi K40, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 40 points higher (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (95/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Redmi K40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 2400x1080
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 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 / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 11
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 196 g
Price $309
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi K40 by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Redmi K40
$309
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (90/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (95/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K40?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 40 points (94/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi K40?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K40?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K40?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi K40?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.