Realme Note 80 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Realme Note 80 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $95 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 80 doesn't; the Realme Note 80 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Note 80
Performance 32
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money 50
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Realme Note 80 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $95 vs $420

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Note 80 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme Note 80 — 50/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Realme Note 80: The Realme Note 80 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Note 80 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T7250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3233695
Geekbench Single 600 3041
Geekbench Multi 1800 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 197 g 227 g
Launch price $95 $420
Camera comparison
Realme Note 80
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Note 80
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Realme Note 80
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Note 80
$95
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Launch price difference: $325. Realme Note 80 was $325 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (92/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (78/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Note 80 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Realme Note 80 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Realme Note 80 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Realme Note 80 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.