Redmi K80 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $511 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $511
- Better portability (79/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (79/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068164 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $511 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 272.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (79/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.