Redmi K80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,876,004); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Redmi K80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2876004
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8430
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2876004 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7410 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $350 | $1499 |
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi K80 Ultra by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1149. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $1149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (50/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Redmi K80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.