Poco M8 vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $259 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 35/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Poco M8
Redmi K80 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $259 vs $511
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 36 points higher (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $259 | $511 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M8 and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Poco M8 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $252. Poco M8 is cheaper by $252.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (77/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.