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 (3,014,660 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • 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 63/100)
  • 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 63/100). 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 — 86/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 63/100). 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).

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.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Pro Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3014660 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
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
67
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3014660 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -169.2%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 169.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K80 Pro
$511
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999

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 63/100).

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 63/100).

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.