Xiaomi Redmi K40S Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Xiaomi Redmi K40S - pending global version

The Xiaomi sub-brand called Redmi continues to maintain the former ideology of the parent corporation and produces excellent smartphones in terms of price and quality. However, not all of them reach the countries of Europe and the CIS. The hero of today's review is also intended exclusively for China, but with a high degree of probability he will also see the markets of other states under a different name.

The appearance of the novelty largely copies the flagships of the company, which will please fans of this device. The beautiful back panel, modest body thickness, frameless screen with a built-in 20-megapixel selfie camera look great, but upon closer examination of the gadget, the ubiquitous plastic becomes noticeable. However, this is the only thing that was saved on the exterior. The updated round block of cameras, a convenient side fingerprint sensor will be appreciated. The 6.67-inch AMOLED display delivers incredibly bright and contrasty FullHD + resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. Most opponents in the mid-high price segment cannot boast such a rich and pleasing image.

The technical specifications did not disappoint either. The still fresh processor from Qualcomm ( Snapdragon 870 ) delivers near-top performance at over 700,000 points in the Antutu benchmark. It is not surprising that the chipset, together with 6GB / 8GB / 12GB of RAM and the Adreno 650 video adapter, can handle almost all modern resource-intensive games at maximum graphics presets. The 7Nm process technology, coupled with a good cooling system, minimizes CPU throttling and heating. Storage of applications, video and music is possible on 128/256GB of ROM , memory expansion with MicroSD cards is not provided.

The triple main cameras are headed by a 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor with optical stabilization. As a result, the photomodule copes with evening shooting, although the pictures are not without noise, but at the same time, detail and color reproduction are preserved. Daytime photos work out much better and are close to ideal within the cost category. The battery capacity has reached 4500mAh . An impressive battery is ready to give 8-9 hours of active screen time. The developer did not stint on NFC contactless payments, and on 5G networks, and on stereo speakers . The only pity is that the software is adapted for Chinese residents, and the functioning of 4G in the regions is limited by the lack of FDD-LTE B20. However, even with such shortcomings, the device makes a purely positive impression, and there is hope for their future correction.