Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 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 | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Realme 12 Lite by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 12 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (89/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the 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.