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).

The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K80 Pro

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 82

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money —

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).

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.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.

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
67
camera

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

  • Main: 3MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3068164 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 -88.5%
1627862 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K80 Pro

$511

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.