Xiaomi Redmi K40

On February 25, Redmi launched its latest flagship line-up, the Redmi K40 series. Redmi has come up with multiple devices belonging to this series and all with an upgraded display, user experience and sound performance. Redmi K40 is the first device from this line-up with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-Series chipset. Not only this, Redmi K40 comes with a promising display and camera features which according to Redmi make this smartphone the best choice in the mid-range section. So let us have a look at the Redmi K40 for knowing all the specifications and making our final decision about this latest smartphone from Redmi, which is a Chinese smartphone company. 

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Price in India

Redmi K40 comes in four variants and the Redmi K40 price for the base variant with 6GB RAM+128GB internal storage is RMB 1999 (Rs.22,832), followed by 8GB RAM+128GB internal storage variant at RMB 2199 (Rs.25,116). For the third variant with 8GB RAM+256GB internal storage and 12GB RAM+256GB internal storage, the price is RMB 2699 (Rs.30,827). You can buy Redmi K40 in three colour options, including Glossy Black, Icy White and Dreamland colour.

The rear side is made of glass and carries a stylish camera module housing the triple camera setup and on the front, the display comes with a punch-hole design and offers an extra-wide and uninterrupted edge-to-edge viewing experience. The bottom side features a Type-C charging port and speaker grille, while the top side comes with IR Blaster. On the right side, there is a volume rocker and a fingerprint sensor embedded on the power button.

Redmi K40 features a 7.8mm thickness and feels super lightweight and comfortable while holding it. Achieving such sleekness without compromising on battery life is something remarkable done by Redmi.

Redmi K40 comes with a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate, making it ideal for an ultra-smooth and satisfying gaming experience. The display of Redmi K40 supports HDR10+ and DCI-P3 colour gamut for bringing a stunning array of colours and can reach a peak brightness of 1300nits while consuming less power.  

Xiaomi Redmi K40 features a brand new flagship processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, which makes it the first K-series smartphone with a Snapdragon 8-series flagship chipset, based on 7nm processing technology. You can run all the mainstream games with the powerful Adreno 650 GPU installed in the Redmi K40 smartphone.  There is 6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage available in the Redmi K40. For enhancing the gaming and multitasking experience, the Redmi K40 features a liquid cooling system for dissipating heat.

On the software front, Redmi K40 runs on MIUI 12 and the connectivity options include 5G networks and Wi-Fi 6.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 carries a 48MP triple camera setup on the rear, composed of a 48MP IMX582 main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. The rear camera also features LED Flash, HDR and Panorama and also you can shoot 4K videos at 30fps. For selfies, the Redmi K40 comes with a 20MP front camera with HDR support and is capable of shooting 1080 pixel videos at 30fps.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 comes powered by a 4520 mAh large battery ensuring a full day of usage without refilling it. There is a 33W fast charger refilling this device, which according to Redmi takes 52 minutes to fully refill the battery. Also, for connecting the charger, there is a Type-C charging port.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 is a power-packed 5G smartphone suitable for both gaming and photography. There is an excellent chipset clocked at 3.6GHz, making it the first one to feature such clock speed and the display comes with a 120Hz refresh rate for an ultra-smooth experience. If you are looking for a 5G smartphone with overall performance, then this is the device to consider.