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.

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Poco C81 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 208g vs 215g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco C81: The Poco C81 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 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
Camera comparison
Poco C81
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Poco C81
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco C81
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.