Xiaomi Redmi K40 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi K40. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24490 | Rs. 29999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi K40 is Rs. 24490. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is Rs. 29999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K40 has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi K40 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi K40's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K40's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi K40 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi K40 | Galaxy S21+ 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 25, 2021 | January 14, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 163.7 x 7.8 mm | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.9% | ~ 88.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR10+ | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |