Redmi K80 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; estimated prices are $350 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 19/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 41 points (60/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 91
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 417439
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1320
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $280 vs $350

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (60/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
AnTuTu 2876004 417439
Geekbench Single 2729 431
Geekbench Multi 8430 1320
Display 6.8" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm
Weight 219 g 179 g
Price $350 $280
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100
2876004 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
19/100 -589.0%
417439 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 589.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
$280

Price difference: $70. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is cheaper by $70.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (61/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (76/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 41 points (60/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 19/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.