Redmi K40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K40 Pro has the bigger battery (4520 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the Redmi K40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 173g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi K40 Pro scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K40 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K40 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K40 Pro
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K40 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K40 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40 Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.