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POCO X8 vs REDMI K80

POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI K80
65.9Inno Score
46.7Performance64.4
66.5Display68.7
42.6Camera43.4
77.2Battery77.4
86.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — POCO X86 spec wins — REDMI K80

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K80 wins this phone face-off, 65.9 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+2). POCO X8 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

  • 27% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 6,550 mAh

Reasons to pick the REDMI K80

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
  • 34% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 67 W
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
  • 18% higher Pixel density: 526 ppi vs 447 ppi

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
Screen size6.83 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution1280x27721440x3200
Pixel density447 ppi526 ppi+18%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+9%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %89.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera16 MP20 MP+25%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
Capacity8,340 mAh+27%6,550 mAh
Wired charging67 W90 W+34%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
Weight223 g206 g+8%
Thickness8.6 mm8.1 mm+6%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI K80
SpecPOCO X8REDMI K80
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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