Redmi K40S vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40S leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K40S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 820,210).

The Redmi K40S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 4 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 Z6 (China)

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 56
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K40S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3012

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 195g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Redmi K40S scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K40S Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1010069 820210
Geekbench Single 1298 1059
Geekbench Multi 3520 3012
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 194 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi K40S

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K40S

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K40S

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
50/100 -23.1%
820210 AnTuTu

Redmi K40S leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K40S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K40S leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.