Redmi K40 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,135,878); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K40 Pro

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 36
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 56/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

Redmi K40 Pro: The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K40 Pro Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 1135878 5228014
Geekbench Single 1500 3715
Geekbench Multi 3537 14213
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP59
Dimensions 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 196 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Redmi K40 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K40 Pro

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K40 Pro

  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
56/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +78.3%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi K40 Pro by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K40 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (75/100 vs 36/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K40 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Redmi K40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.