Honor 500 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $380 and $350. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7410); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7410 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $380
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 500 and the Redmi K80 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 18.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi K80 Ultra was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
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 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi K80 Ultra (89/100 vs 81/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.