Redmi K80 Pro vs Redmi Note 5

The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $511 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $511

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Redmi Note 5, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; 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 Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (80/100 vs 45/100).

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.
Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Pro Redmi Note 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 3014660 282713
Geekbench Single 3041 294
Geekbench Multi 9494 1083
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 180 g
Launch price $511 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3014660 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100 -966.3%
282713 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 966.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Redmi Note 5
$200

Launch price difference: $311. Redmi Note 5 was $311 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (67/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (80/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.