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+; launch prices were $649 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,825,719).

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 36

Redmi K80 Ultra

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 80

What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 61/100

What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 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 at launch: $350 vs $649

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 1825719 2874956
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
Launch price $649 $350

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
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
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +36.5%
2874956 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

$649

Redmi K80 Ultra

$350

Launch price difference: $299. Redmi K80 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).

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 12 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 61/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).

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 active users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.