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; estimated prices are $511 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-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 (3,014,660 vs 514,398).
Redmi K80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $511
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3014660 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 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 | |
| Price | $511 | $450 |
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 486.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy A72 is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (63/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (79/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (46/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.