Redmi K80 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $511 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 51/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $511 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 30 points higher (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (76/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068164 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $511 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 170.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $488. Redmi K80 Pro was $488 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (67/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (76/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.