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).
Redmi K80 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 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)
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 26/100)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 383.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $110.
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).
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.