Realme 5i vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 329,457); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Realme 5i by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 5i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (89/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i 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.