Redmi K80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; launch prices were $350 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 729,766).

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 64
Portability 42
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 729766
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $399

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro+ better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Ultra — 86/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 50/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+: The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 2876004 729766
Geekbench Single 2729 1032
Geekbench Multi 8430 2507
Display 6.8" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight 219 g 210 g
Launch price $350 $399
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100
2876004 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 1080
56/100 -294.1%
729766 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 294.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
$399

Launch price difference: $49. Redmi K80 Ultra was $49 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (89/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (86/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.