Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $579 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 976,177); the Redmi K80 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.8mm).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 32
Design 27
Value for money 70
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Overall rating 33/100
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $511 vs $579

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 6/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 976177 3014660
Geekbench Single 1168 3050
Geekbench Multi 3431 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 55W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 218 g 215 g
Price $579 $511
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
33/100
976177 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +67.6%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $68. Redmi K80 Pro is cheaper by $68.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 6/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (63/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (79/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.