POCO F7 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro: Global vs China Differences & Model Numbers

The POCO F7 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro question is really “global vs China” for the same phone. Pre-launch reports said the POCO F7 Ultra is based on the Redmi K80 Pro, with the same 24122RKC7 root model number.

The reported differences were a smaller battery (5,300 mAh vs 6,000 mAh) and a better front camera (32 MP vs 20 MP). These reports date from March 2025, so check the final spec sheets before you buy.

POCO F7 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro - Snapdragon 8 Elite chip from the official video — Image credit: POCO Global (YouTube footage)

POCO F7 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro at a Glance

	POCO F7 Ultra (global)	Redmi K80 Pro (China)
Model number	24122RKC7G	24122RKC7C (reported)
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery (reported)	5,300 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging (reported)	120W wired, 50W wireless	120W wired
Front camera (reported)	32 MP	20 MP
Rear cameras (reported)	50 MP main (OIS), 50 MP telephoto (OIS), 32 MP ultrawide	Similar camera system
Display (reported)	6.67-inch AMOLED, 3,200 x 1,440, 120 Hz	Same
Reported global price	Starting at €749	Lower in China

Everything marked “reported” comes from Notebookcheck, which cites leaks from 91mobiles and Sudhanshu Ambhore, and a GSMArena report on certification listings. We could not verify them against retail units, so treat the battery and camera figures as unconfirmed.

Model Numbers: 24122RKC7G vs 24122RKC7C

The POCO F7 Ultra was listed in certification as 24122RKC7G. The Redmi K80 Pro for China is 24122RKC7C. They share the base 24122RKC7, and the last letter marks the market: the G is read as a global variant, and the C as the China version. This is the usual Xiaomi pattern, but it is a convention reported by news sites, not an official rule. See the Chinese ROM vs Global ROM guide for other brands’ model number logic.

What Changes When You Buy the Global POCO

Google services and languages. The global POCO build is made for markets outside China, so Google services and many languages are included.
Warranty. You get a local warranty when you buy the global model through a regular store.
A smaller battery (reported). The reports say the POCO F7 Ultra swaps the 6,000 mAh cell for 5,300 mAh.
A better selfie camera (reported). The front camera goes from 20 MP to 32 MP.

What Changes When You Import the Redmi K80 Pro

A Chinese Xiaomi phone comes with the limits we describe for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra: an English-only system outside China in some cases, a locked bootloader that makes flashing difficult, and no eSIM. We did not find a review that tests the Redmi K80 Pro for these limits, so check the details for your exact phone. See our Xiaomi 17 Ultra China vs Global guide for what Notebookcheck found on a newer Xiaomi.

POCO F7 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro - telephoto camera from the official video — Image credit: POCO Global (YouTube footage)

Which One Should You Buy?

Buy the POCO F7 Ultra if you want a warranty, Google services out of the box and the better selfie camera.
Buy the Redmi K80 Pro if a bigger battery and a lower price matter most and you can handle a Chinese ROM.

How to Avoid a Wrong Purchase

Because the POCO F7 Ultra and the Redmi K80 Pro share a root model number, sellers sometimes mix up the names. Before you pay, check these points:

Read the full model number in the listing. The last letter is the region marker.
Check which software the phone ships with: the global POCO build or the Chinese Xiaomi build.
Ask for the battery capacity. It is one of the few specs that differ between the two.
Compare the total price. Add shipping and import tax to the Redmi price before you compare it with the POCO’s €749 launch price.
Make sure you have a warranty that you can really use.

If you want a fuller picture of what changes when you import a Chinese Xiaomi, read our safe-to-buy guide.

POCO F7 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro FAQ

Is the POCO F7 Ultra a rebranded Redmi K80 Pro?

Pre-launch reports said it is based on the K80 Pro, with the same 24122RKC7 root model number and some differences.

What is the POCO F7 Ultra model number?

24122RKC7G.

What is the Redmi K80 Pro model number?

24122RKC7C for China, reported by GSMArena.

Which has the bigger battery?

Reports say the Redmi K80 Pro has 6,000 mAh and the POCO F7 Ultra has 5,300 mAh.

Which has the better front camera?

Reports say the POCO F7 Ultra has a 32 MP front camera against 20 MP on the K80 Pro.

Do both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite?

Yes, according to the reports.

Does the Redmi K80 Pro have Google Play?

Chinese ROMs normally do not pre-install it. See our guide on enabling Google services.

Does the G in the model number always mean global?

It is the usual Xiaomi pattern, but it is a convention and not an official rule.

Should I trust the leaked specs?

No. They date from March 2025, so always check the final spec sheet.

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