Poco C81 vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Poco C81 better?
  • Lighter: 208g vs 219g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Poco C81: The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Poco C81 Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T7250 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 2876004
Geekbench Single 600 2729
Geekbench Multi 1800 8430
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 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
Weight 208 g 219 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Poco C81
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco C81
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco C81
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (89/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (86/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.