Redmi K40S vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40S Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1010069 3030376
Geekbench Single 1298 3050
Geekbench Multi 3520 10200
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 67W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 195 g 225 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +66.7%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Redmi K40S by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K40S
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (87/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (80/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.