Redmi K40S vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K40S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Redmi K40S better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 203g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K40S Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1010069 4888150
Geekbench Single 1298 4301
Geekbench Multi 3520 12490
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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 17
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 195 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Redmi K40S

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K40S

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K40S

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +79.3%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Redmi K40S by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K40S

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (100/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (100/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (87/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.