Redmi 8A vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 23/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 193,115); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 58 points (81/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $511

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 58 points higher (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 30/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A 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 Redmi 8A Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 193115 3014660
Geekbench Single 199 3041
Geekbench Multi 795 9494
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Launch price $100 $511
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100
193115 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +93.6%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Redmi 8A by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 8A
$100
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Launch price difference: $411. Redmi 8A was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (87/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 58 points (81/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

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

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi 8A 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.