Redmi K70 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $320 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K70 is faster in AnTuTu (1,752,044 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 209g).
Redmi K70
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1752044 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $320
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Redmi K70 scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 leads (64/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K70 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 (84/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi K70 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 1752044 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $250 |
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K70 and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 625.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (64/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 (84/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K70 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K70 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K70 leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.