Redmi K40S vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 215g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40S Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1010069 3740528
Geekbench Single 1298 3041
Geekbench Multi 3520 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 195 g 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +73.0%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi K40S by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K40S
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (94/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (78/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (85/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.