Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Performance 33
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (72/100 vs 45/100).

Realme 12 Lite: The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 12 Lite Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 467392 3014660
Geekbench Single 466 3041
Geekbench Multi 1396 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 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 14, Realme UI Android 15
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 215 g
Launch price $511
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
41/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +84.5%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Realme 12 Lite by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (91/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (90/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (67/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (87/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (72/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Realme 12 Lite 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.