Xiaomi Redmi K40 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi K40
Price coming soon
1category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi K40
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 | 1300 |
| PPI | 395 | 395 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.9 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 870 5G | Helio G99 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 7 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 12 | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K40 +79%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K40 +72%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi K40 +82%| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,298 | 727 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,520 | 2,047 |
| AnTuTu | 1,010,069 | 554,590 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4520 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.7 | 161.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 196 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 76.4 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, February 25 | 2025, March 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, March 04 | Available. Released 2025, March 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K40 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi K40 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi K40 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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