Redmi K80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; estimated prices are $350 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 24/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Redmi K80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $219 vs $350
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 86/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 2876004 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7410 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 70 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $350 | $219 |
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 582.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $131. Samsung Galaxy A23 is cheaper by $131.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (61/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (72/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 36 points (60/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.