Redmi K80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $511 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,681,378); the Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Redmi K80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $511 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (45/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014660 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $511 | $1199 |
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $688. Redmi K80 Pro was $688 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (45/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.