Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $469 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7410); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 2,629,444).

The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2729
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8430
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7410 mAh
  • Lighter: 218g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 2629444
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $469

  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 2629444 2876004
Geekbench Single 3228 2729
Geekbench Multi 9553 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 219 g
Price $469 $350
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +8.6%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $119. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $119.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.