Redmi K80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1480; launch prices were $350 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 903,337); the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 903337
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 5G better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $350
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 46/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 2874956 | 903337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7410 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | 219 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 218.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.