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Xiaomi Redmi K40S

Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi K40S
Xiaomi Redmi K40S (Redmi K40 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G 8 x 2.4 - 3.2 GHz, Cortex-A77 / A55 (Kryo 585)
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Display
6.67 inch 16:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 395 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.7 x 163.2 x 76 ( = 0.3 x 6.43 x 2.99 in)
Battery
4500 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 12
Camera
Primary Camera: 48 MPix Triple: 48MP (f/1.8, 0.8µm) + 8MP + 2MP (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 20 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
195 g ( = 6.88 oz / 0.43 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
280 Euro

 

Price comparison

Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi K40S

Xiaomi Redmi K40S Review
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
So, for the final conclusion, it would be correct to describe the Xiaomi Redmi K40S smartphone as a budget-friendly 5G smartphone equipped with striking features. A 5G phone with a straightforward layout, premium display, powerful chipset, and speedy charging, all under the Rupees 25K range. Well, the users may have to compromise a bit in the camera section otherwise everything is perfectly fine. Consumers who are satisfied with its specs must get their hands on the Redmi K40S, whenever it is available globally. Although the model is now available only in China, the customers from other countries may consider & choose from immense options prevailing in the market under this segment. If you are looking for something similar but powerful phone, you should check out the Redmi K40 Gaming or the Redmi K50 Pro meanwhile.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2022
Xiaomi Redmi K40S Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Xiaomi Redmi K40S smartphone is announced in March 2022, and the phone arrived with a price tag of $280 (Rs 21,590 in India) approx. It brings the standard 6.67 inches AMOLED panel that renders an impressive 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits brightness, and splash-resistant features. The Redmi K40S smartphone is available in 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM with 128GB/256GB internal storage variants. The latest Android 12 OS is compatible with MIUI 13 UI. For gaming and multitasking, 7nm – Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset and Adreno 650 GPU are present. The Xiaomi Redmi K40s smartphone comes with a triple camera setup which has a 48 MP main camera, 8 MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro lenses so that you can capture portraits, landscapes, and more. Features on the rear camera setup include Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, HDR, Face detection, and Touch to focus. With this setup, you can record up to 4K videos with no issues. On the front, the mobile features a 20 MP selfie camera so that you can click some amazing selfies and do video chats.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/31/2022
Redmi K40S In-Depth Review: How Much Perfect it is?
Source: Igeekphone English
The Redmi K40S is also one of the few models with a high-quality AMOLED flagship straight screen. The 120Hz high refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate that can enhance the gaming experience are not absent. It also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic range display. Then Atmos dual speakers. In-game or film and television experience, this Redmi K40S can bring users excellent visual enjoyment. It can be said that Redmi K40S has no shortcomings in terms of screen, performance, photography, fast charging, and other aspects. After the upgrade, it is even cheaper, starting at only 1799 yuan. It is no wonder that it is out of stock as soon as it goes on sale. Such a god-level price/performance ratio, what are you waiting for?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2022

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 650: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 25% faster than the Adreno 640 in the Snapdragon 855 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs). For Android it should be one of the fastest graphics cards in 2020.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 870: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in mid 2020 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC (improved N7P). Integrates one Prime Core based on a ARM Cortex-A77 architecture clocked at up to 3.2 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A77 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.67":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Xiaomi:

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2022-06-10)