Redmi K40 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Redmi K40 has the bigger battery (4520 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
The Redmi K40 and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K40 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $309 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K40 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
Both devices scored 54/100. They are identical on performance — 61/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Redmi K40 (42/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K40 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi K40 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.