Honor 9S vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 177,554); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 219g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 8430 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Honor 9S by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.