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).
Redmi K40S
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi K40S and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi K40S by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K40S
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.