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Xiaomi Redmi K40S vs ZTE Axon 30S

What Redmi K40S does better (6) and where Axon 30S wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi K40S
Xiaomi · 2022Redmi K40S
7.9Score
6 advantages≈ $280
vs
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE · 2022Axon 30S
8.1Score
6 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
7.9Display9.4
8.0Camera7.8
5.5Battery4.3
6.9Features7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi K40SAxon 30S
76 × 163.27.777.8 × 170.27.8
Redmi K40SAxon 30SDifference
Height163.2 mm170.2 mm−7 mm
Width76 mm77.8 mm−1.8 mm
Thickness7.7 mm7.8 mm−0.1 mm
Weight195 g189 g+6 g

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

Why is Redmi K40S better than Axon 30S?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · Axon 30S: No
  2. Stereo speakersYes · Axon 30S: No
  3. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 4,200 mAh+7%
  4. Wired charging67 W vs 55 W+22%
  5. Selfie camera20 MP vs 16 MP+25%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio86.6% vs 80.8%+7%

Why is Axon 30S better than Redmi K40S?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 64 MP+33%
  2. Memory card slotNo · Redmi K40S: Yes
  3. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  4. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.9″+4%
  5. Weight195 g vs 189 g+3%
  6. USB version2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

ZTE Axon 30SZTE Axon 30S≈ $2708.1
Design
Weight195 g189 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.8 mm
Height163.2 mm170.2 mm
Width76 mm77.8 mm
Frame—Plastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursBlack, Gray, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
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 brightness1,300 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio86.6%80.8%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 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 camera48 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/1.73"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera20 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging67 W55 W
Charged in 30 min79%—
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
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 13MyOS 12
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