Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.750.7
Display
88.588.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
68.869.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro has a larger 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a higher 165Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi K40 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, whereas the RedMagic 6 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 888, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the RedMagic 6 Pro supports 8K video recording, while the K40 Gaming tops out at 4K.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the K40 at 5065 mAh and the RedMagic at 5050 mAh, but the latter supports faster 120W charging compared to the K40's 67W.
- Both devices run Android 11, but the Redmi K40 uses MIUI 12.5, while the RedMagic 6 Pro features Redmagic 4.0, which is tailored for gaming.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the K40 using Gorilla Glass 5 and the RedMagic incorporating an aluminum frame, adding to its durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, April 27
2021, March 04
Announced
2021, April 27
2021, March 04
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 ProVersions:Global model with 5050 mAh batteryChina-only model with 4500 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.67"
6.8"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, 630 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
165Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5065 mAh
5050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5065 mAh
Li-Po 5050 mAh (Global)Li-Po 4500 mAh (China only)
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 42 min
120W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 5 min (China)66W wired, PD3.0, QC5 (International)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.9 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm (6.37 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
169.9 x 77.2 x 9.7 mm (6.69 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
205 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee Yellow
Eclipse Black, Moon Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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, 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
5.1, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
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, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 11, Redmagic 4.0
OS Version
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 11, Redmagic 4.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes