Redmi K40S vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Redmi K40S better?

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40S Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1010069 3569354
Geekbench Single 1298 3310
Geekbench Multi 3520 10070
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +71.7%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi K40S by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K40S
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (81/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (84/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.