Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Redmi K80 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $511 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3068164 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $511 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $138. Redmi K80 Pro was $138 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.