Redmi K80 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068164 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $511 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.