POCO X8 Pro Max vs REDMI K80 Ultra
75.8Performance64.4
70.8Display71.6
43.4Camera43.4
89.4Battery83.2
100Features86.7
5 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — REDMI K80 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 67.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and performance (+11). REDMI K80 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 83
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 15% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,410 mAh
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the REDMI K80 Ultra
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+9% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+5% | 90.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+15% | 7,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI K80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |