Redmi 17 vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $199 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 652,054).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Performance 49
Display 75
Camera 30
Battery 68
Portability 44
Value for money 66
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 17 better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $350

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 652054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 943
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2410
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi 17: The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 17 Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 652054 2876004
Geekbench Single 943 2729
Geekbench Multi 2410 8430
Display 6.9" LCD 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2460x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 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 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 215 g 219 g
Launch price $199 $350
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 17
  • 6.9" LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 17 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
51/100
652054 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +77.3%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
$199
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Launch price difference: $151. Redmi 17 was $151 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (89/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 75/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (86/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.