Redmi K40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,119,714); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K40 Pro: The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40 Pro Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 4602290
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 33W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 196 g 227 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi K40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
36/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +75.7%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi K40 Pro by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K40 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (97/100 vs 11/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (86/100 vs 28/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.