Realme 8i vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 43/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 493,222); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 8i better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 215g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).

Realme 8i: The Realme 8i 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 8i Redmi K80 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 493222 3014660
Geekbench Single 678 3041
Geekbench Multi 1895 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 194 g 215 g
Launch price $511
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8i and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8i MediaTek Helio G96
43/100
493222 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +83.6%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Realme 8i by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8i
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (67/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Realme 8i 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.