Poco M8s vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $189 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 51/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 622,608).
Poco M8s
Redmi K80 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $511
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 30 points higher (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $511 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Poco M8s by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $322. Poco M8s was $322 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.