Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $649 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 1,825,719).

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $649

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 1825719 2876004
Geekbench Single 2004 2729
Geekbench Multi 5311 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 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
Weight 228 g 219 g
Price $649 $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
44/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +36.5%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 36.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $299. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (61/100 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 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.