Poco M8 Pro vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 946,831).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Redmi K80 Pro
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $511
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100; 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 Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 946831 | 3068164 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $511 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Poco M8 Pro by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $212. Poco M8 Pro was $212 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the 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.