Redmi K40S vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40S leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K40S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Redmi K40S
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi K40S scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi K40S | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (83/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi K40S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.