Honor 50 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $400 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Honor 50 by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi K80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.