Redmi K80 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 517,460); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K80 Pro

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 82

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 46/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K80 Pro Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3068164 517460
Geekbench Single 3013 746
Geekbench Multi 9287 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 120W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 215 g 209 g
Launch price $511 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K80 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3068164 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100 -492.9%
517460 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K80 Pro

$511

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (90/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

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