Category Breakdown
vivo NEX 3 5G
Xiaomi Redmi K40
Performance
93.690.5
Camera
68.468.1
Display
81.793.7
Battery
30.631.0
Build
78.70.2
Connectivity
76.183.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
60.063.0
Summary
- The vivo NEX 3 5G features a larger 6.89-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2256 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi K40 has a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the NEX 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, whereas the K40 utilizes the newer Snapdragon 870, providing better efficiency and speed.
- The camera setup on the NEX 3 includes a 64 MP main sensor, compared to the K40's 48 MP, but the K40 offers additional versatility with an ultrawide and macro lens.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the NEX 3 at 4500 mAh and the K40 at 4520 mAh, though the K40 supports faster charging at 33W versus the NEX 3's 44W.
- Software-wise, the NEX 3 runs on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 10, while the K40 operates on Android 11 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo NEX 3 5G
Xiaomi Redmi K40
General
Release Date
2019
2021, February 25
Announced
2019
2021, February 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.89"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 650
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4520 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4520 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired
33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 52 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm (6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
Weight
218.5 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, White, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

