Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi K80

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $350 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 has the bigger battery (6550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 is faster in AnTuTu (2,288,566 vs 1,982,033); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 213g).

The Redmi K80 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Redmi K80
Performance 82
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 74
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 213g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2288566 vs 1982033
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 6550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi K80, the Redmi K80 scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi K80 — 74/100; 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K80: The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Redmi K80
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1982033 2288566
Geekbench Single 1553 2205
Geekbench Multi 6403 7192
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6550 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm
Weight 196 g 213 g
Launch price $350 $345
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi K80
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi K80
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi K80
  • 6550 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
67/100 +13.4%
2288566 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 leads Poco X8 Pro by 13.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Redmi K80
$345

Launch price difference: $5. Redmi K80 was $5 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Redmi K80 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K80?

The Redmi K80 leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.