Poco F8 vs Redmi K80
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6550); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi K80
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6550 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $499
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K80, the Poco F8 scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi K80 — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi K80 by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Redmi K80 was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (86/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K80?
The Poco F8 edges out the Redmi K80 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi K80?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K80?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K80?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.