Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
#800Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Performance
89.987.6
Camera
66.757.2
Display
91.993.3
Battery
36.030.6
Build
80.490.3
Connectivity
83.988.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
70.469.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G also utilizes Gorilla Glass 5 but has a plastic frame.
- Both phones have a 6.67-inch display, but the K40 Gaming uses an OLED panel with a peak brightness of 500 nits, whereas the Note 11 Pro+ 5G employs a Super AMOLED display with higher peak brightness at 1200 nits.
- In terms of performance, the K40 Gaming is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 chipset, while the Note 11 Pro+ 5G uses the Dimensity 920, which is slightly less powerful.
- The camera setup on the Note 11 Pro+ 5G is superior with a 108 MP main sensor compared to the K40 Gaming's 64 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- The K40 Gaming has a larger 5065 mAh battery with 67W charging, while the Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a smaller 4500 mAh battery but supports faster 120W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, but the Note 11 Pro+ 5G includes a headphone jack, which the K40 Gaming lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 27
2021, October 28
Announced
2021, April 27
2021, October 28
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5Gfor India
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps (market dependent)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5065 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5065 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 42 min
120W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 15 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.9 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm (6.37 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
205 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee Yellow
Mysterious Black, Forest Green, Timeless Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass