Redmi K40S vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40S leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K40S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090); the Redmi K40S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Redmi K40S is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.2mm).

The Redmi K40S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K40S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K40S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Redmi K40S scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K40S Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1010069 954090
Geekbench Single 1298 1114
Geekbench Multi 3520 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 67W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 195 g 203 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi K40S

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K40S

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K40S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 -5.9%
954090 AnTuTu

Redmi K40S leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi K40S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.