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; estimated prices are $649 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,825,719).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 56
Design 15
Value for money 65
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 5311
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $511 vs $649

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro 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 8 Pro Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1825719 3014660
Geekbench Single 2004 3050
Geekbench Multi 5311 9300
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
Price $649 $511
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
44/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +39.4%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $138. Redmi K80 Pro is cheaper by $138.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (31/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

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 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

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 44/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).

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