Redmi K80 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6550); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,288,566).
Redmi K80
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 213g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $892
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2288566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6550 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi K80 — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2288566 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6550 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $892 |
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K80 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K80 by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $547. Redmi K80 was $547 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (83/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K80 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.