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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro

$433.00
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Phones
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Display: 6.67-inch Full-HD+ screen
Camera: 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Main / 20 MP front
Memory: 6/8GB RAM with 128/256GB ROM
Platform: Snapdragon 888 / Android 11

Our Rating

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9.7

Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
Display Quality 9 / 10
Camera Quality 10 / 10
Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
OS and Usability 9 / 10
Battery Performance 10 / 10

Overview

The Redmi K40 Pro is the higher version of the standard K40. This model comes with three key changes over the standard model; first, it is IP53 rated for dust and splash resistance, secondly the CPU is now Snapdragon 888 and finally, the main camera is pushed to 64-megapixel.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro specifications features and price

Other specs remains virtually the same, and these includes a 6.67-inches FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh and up to 1,300 nit peak brightness. In addition to the 2.84GHz octa-core Snapdragon 888 CPU mentioned above, there is 6/8GB RAM with 128/256GB alternated storage.

On the camera department, the K40 Pro has similar camera setup with the None Pro model, except the 48-megapixel sensor is upgraded to a 64-megapixel lens with f/1.9 aperture and 1/1.7″ sensor size. Other camera specs remains same, including the 20-megapixel selfie lens on the front.

Redmi K40 pro camera specs

Color options remains Black, White and Aurora, and the model also uses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Sadly none of the K40 model support SD-card, but you are getting dual Nano-SIMs with 4G/5G SA/NSA support, a 4520mAh 33W fast charging while the latest Android 11 run out of the box. The table below contains the full specs of Xiaomi’s Redmi K40 Pro.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800
3G Network Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1x
4G Network Bands	LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42
5G Network Bands	5G band 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries	Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro Model: M2012K11C
Announced	2021, February 25th
Status	Available. Released 2021, March 4th

BODY

Dimensions	163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm
Weight	196 grams
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 11; MIUI 12
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Qualcomm Adreno 660

MEMORY

6/8 GB

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	Main: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ Telemacro: 5 MP, 50mm, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Camera Features	PDAF Autofocus Digital zoom Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection
Video Resolution	[email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	20-megapixel punch hole camera
Camera Features	FaceID Face beautification HDR
Video Resolution	[email protected], [email protected]

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
Speaker Location	Placed at the basement and top
Audio Jack Type	No
Sound Enhancements	Yes - 24-bit/192kHz audio

CONNECTIVITY

USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
FM Radio	No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Po 4520 mAh battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 33W fast charging (100% in 52 minutes - USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	Yes, Quick Charge 3+

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum, barometer
Colors	Black, White, Aurora
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.	No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box	1x Redmi K40 Pro 1x Screen Protector (pre-applied) 1x Phone Case 1x Type-C Cable 1x Power Adapter 1x SIM Tray Ejector 1x Quick Start Guide