Redmi K40 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40 leads — 54/100 vs 35/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647); the Redmi K40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Redmi K40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K40

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money 46

Vivo Y53t 5G

Performance 40
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K40 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1736
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (36/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 196g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Redmi K40 scores 19 points higher (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 leads (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K40 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1010069 515647
Geekbench Single 1298 690
Geekbench Multi 3520 1736
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 4520 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W —
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 196 g 186 g
Launch price $309 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K40

  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera

Vivo Y53t 5G

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K40

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo Y53t 5G

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K40

  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery

Vivo Y53t 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40 and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Vivo Y53t 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
35/100 -95.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Redmi K40 leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K40

$309

Vivo Y53t 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (61/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (36/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K40 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K40 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K40 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K40 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.