Realme C53 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Realme C53 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $300 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 20/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 200,000); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C53 doesn't; the Realme C53 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).
Realme C53
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Lighter: 182g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $300 vs $350
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C53 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C53 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C53 and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Realme C53 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 200000 | 2876004 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 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 | — | 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 13, Realme UI T | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $300 | $350 |
Realme C53
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme C53
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C53 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Realme C53 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Realme C53 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (61/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (72/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C53 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (72/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C53 and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Realme C53 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C53 by 40 points (60/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C53 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Realme C53 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C53 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C53 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C53 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Realme C53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.