PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Redmi K80

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80

The Redmi K80 wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Pixel 8 it's also the sounder buy at $8.59 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Redmi K80 79 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 8 $320
Safe to buy$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Redmi K80 80

The Redmi K80's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Redmi K80 92

The Redmi K80's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67Redmi K80 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 8 72Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Redmi K80 49

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 10 months longer than the Redmi K80.

Value
Pixel 8 73Redmi K80 79

Overall value goes to the Redmi K80 at $8.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Redmi K80
Price (street)$320$355
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,575 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight187 g206 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Nov 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.