Poco C61 vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 195,539); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C61 doesn't; the Poco C61 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C61
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Poco C61 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

Poco C61: The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C61 Redmi K80 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 195539 3014660
Geekbench Single 189 3041
Geekbench Multi 781 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 10W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, MIUI Android 15
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Launch price $511
Camera comparison
Poco C61
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Poco C61
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco C61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C61 and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C61 MediaTek Helio G36
27/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +93.5%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Poco C61 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C61
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (90/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco C61 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.