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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming vs ZTE Axon 30S

What Redmi K40 Gaming does better (6) and where Axon 30S wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi K40 Gaming
8.0Score
6 advantages≈ $280
vs
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE · 2022Axon 30S
8.1Score
7 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
7.2Display9.4
7.2Camera7.8
8.0Battery4.3
6.9Features7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi K40 GamingAxon 30S
76.9 × 161.98.377.8 × 170.27.8
Redmi K40 GamingAxon 30SDifference
Height161.9 mm170.2 mm−8.3 mm
Width76.9 mm77.8 mm−0.9 mm
Thickness8.3 mm7.8 mm+0.5 mm
Weight205 g189 g+16 g

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

Why is Redmi K40 Gaming better than Axon 30S?

  1. Battery capacity5,065 mAh vs 4,200 mAh+21%
  2. Stereo speakersYes · Axon 30S: No
  3. Wired charging67 W vs 55 W+22%
  4. Process6 nm vs 7 nm+17%
  5. Screen-to-body ratio86.3% vs 80.8%+7%
  6. Main camera aperturef/1.7 vs f/1.8+6%

Why is Axon 30S better than Redmi K40 Gaming?

  1. Memory card slotNo · Redmi K40 Gaming: Yes
  2. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  3. Weight205 g vs 189 g+8%
  4. CPU frequency3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz+7%
  5. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.9″+4%
  6. USB version2 vs 3+50%
  7. Thickness8.3 mm vs 7.8 mm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

ZTE Axon 30SZTE Axon 30S≈ $2708.1
Design
Weight205 g189 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.8 mm
Height161.9 mm170.2 mm
Width76.9 mm77.8 mm
Frame—Plastic
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protectionIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursBlack, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee YellowBlack, Blue
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
PanelOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,460 px
Pixel density395 ppi400 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio86.3%80.8%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3 GHz3.2 GHz
GPUMali-G77 MC9Adreno 650
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/1.73"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,065 mAh4,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging67 W55 W
Charged in 30 min71%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.0
USB version23
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 12.5MyOS 12
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