HMD Skyline vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 798,429).

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Redmi K80 Ultra

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 80

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 798429 2874956
Geekbench Single 1015 2729
Geekbench Multi 2687 8430
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 15W —
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm —
Weight 209 g 219 g
Launch price — $350

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +72.2%
2874956 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Skyline

Price unknown

Redmi K80 Ultra

$350

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (75/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (86/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.