Redmi K40 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K40 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K40 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $309 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K40 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi K40 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K40 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K40 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.