Poco M8 Pro vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $299 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 946,831).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $350
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 946831 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Poco M8 Pro by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Poco M8 Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (89/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the 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.