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Vivo iQOO Z5 vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming

What iQOO Z5 does better (4) and where Redmi K40 Gaming wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Vivo iQOO Z5
Vivo · 2021iQOO Z5
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $270
vs
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi K40 Gaming
8.0Score
9 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
6.3Display7.2
7.8Camera7.2
6.5Battery8.0
5.0Features6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

iQOO Z5Redmi K40 Gaming
76.7 × 164.78.576.9 × 161.98.3
iQOO Z5Redmi K40 GamingDifference
Height164.7 mm161.9 mm+2.8 mm
Width76.7 mm76.9 mm−0.2 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm+0.2 mm
Weight193 g205 g−12 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iQOO Z5 better than Redmi K40 Gaming?

  1. Peak brightness650 nits vs 500 nits+30%
  2. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  3. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Redmi K40 Gaming: No
  4. Weight193 g vs 205 g+6%

Why is Redmi K40 Gaming better than iQOO Z5?

  1. Wired charging44 W vs 67 W+52%
  2. OLED panelNo · iQOO Z5: Yes
  3. NFCNo · iQOO Z5: Yes
  4. Stereo speakersNo · iQOO Z5: Yes
  5. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz+25%
  6. Charged in 30 min58% vs 71%+22%
  7. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
  8. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.7+6%
  9. Thickness8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO Z5Vivo iQOO Z5≈ $2707.2
Design
Weight193 g205 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm
Height164.7 mm161.9 mm
Width76.7 mm76.9 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Glass protectionPanda GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursArctic Dawn, Mystic Space, Cyber Grid, AuroraBlack, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee Yellow
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness650 nits500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85%86.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5GMediatek Dimensity 1200
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz3 GHz
GPUAdreno 642LMali-G77 MC9
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.97"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,065 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging44 W67 W
Charged in 30 min58%71%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFuntouch 12 (International)MIUI 12.5
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