Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
#755
ZTE A41 Ultra
#863Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
ZTE A41 Ultra
Performance
89.995.4
Camera
66.767.9
Display
91.992.1
Battery
36.033.7
Build
80.478.7
Connectivity
83.985.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
70.467.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming and ZTE A41 Ultra both feature a 6.67-inch display, with the K40 utilizing an OLED panel at 120Hz and the A41 employing an AMOLED display at 144Hz, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the K40 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 chipset, while the A41 boasts the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 64 MP rear camera, but the A41 includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- The K40 has a slightly larger 5065 mAh battery compared to the A41's 5000 mAh, with both supporting fast charging.
- Regarding software, the K40 runs on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, while the A41 operates on Android 12 with MyOS 12, suggesting a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, but the A41 incorporates an aluminum frame, potentially offering better durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
ZTE A41 Ultra
General
Release Date
2021, April 27
2022
Announced
2021, April 27
2022
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz
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
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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)
64 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide)
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
44 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5065 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5065 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 42 min
66W wired, PD3.0, QC4
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)
161.9 x 72.9 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
205 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, 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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass