Poco M8s vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $189 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 622,608).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Lighter: 217g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $350

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8s Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 622608 2876004
Geekbench Single 938 2729
Geekbench Multi 2183 8430
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 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
Weight 217 g 219 g
Launch price $189 $350
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +78.4%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Poco M8s by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Launch price difference: $161. Poco M8s was $161 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (89/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (86/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.