Redmi K80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 8

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; estimated prices are $350 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 10/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 50 points (60/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 9
Battery 0
Design 81
Value for money 78
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $460

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (60/100 vs 10/100). 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 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 2876004 595284
Geekbench Single 2729 563
Geekbench Multi 8430 2006
Display 6.8" OLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2248x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.1
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm
Weight 219 g 175 g
Price $350 $460
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
9
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100
2876004 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
10/100 -383.1%
595284 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 383.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460

Price difference: $110. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $110.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (61/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (32/100 vs 9/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (81/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 50 points (60/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 9/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.