Poco C81 vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Poco C81
Redmi K80 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $511 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C81
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco C81 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.