Realme 9i vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 43-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 421,228); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 60
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 9i better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (60/100 vs 45/100).

Realme 9i: The Realme 9i 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 9i Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3014660
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 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) 480 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price $511
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
  • 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 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
  • 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 9i and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 9i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +86.0%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Realme 9i by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (91/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (90/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (67/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (60/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

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

Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Realme 9i 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.