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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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).
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
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K40S and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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.