Redmi K40S vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 216g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40S Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1010069 3815522
Geekbench Single 1298 3228
Geekbench Multi 3520 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm
Weight 195 g 216 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 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 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +73.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K40S by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K40S
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (65/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (75/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

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

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