Redmi K80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $511 and $450. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
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 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $511
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $511 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (67/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.