Redmi K50i vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, 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 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,089,139); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 215g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
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 K50i Redmi K80 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1089139 3014660
Geekbench Single 1139 3041
Geekbench Multi 3842 9494
Display 6.6" FFS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5080 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 67W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 200 g 215 g
Launch price $511
Camera comparison
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50i and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100
1089139 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +63.9%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Redmi K50i by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (91/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (67/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (87/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.