Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $1199 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2729
- Better camera (89/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $849. Redmi K80 Ultra was $849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (89/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.