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.
Poco C81
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco C81
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.