Realme 8 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 535,127); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8 doesn't; the Realme 8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Realme 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 219g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Realme 8 by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (89/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (86/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Realme 8 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 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.