Pixel 8a vs Redmi K80 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.10 per month of safe use, while the Redmi K80 Pro runs out in Nov 2029 ($12.09/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Redmi K80 Pro 75 — 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 8a $300

Safe to buy$5.10/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500

Safe to buy$12.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Redmi K80 Pro 80

The Redmi K80 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit.

Performance

Pixel 8a 70Redmi K80 Pro 98

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

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Redmi K80 Pro 79

The Redmi K80 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Redmi K80 Pro 100

6,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Redmi K80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Redmi K80 Pro 49

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 18 months longer than the Redmi K80 Pro.

Value

Pixel 8a 77Redmi K80 Pro 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)	$300	$500
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	8GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,492 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	188 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	May 2031	Nov 2029

Pixel 8a full verdict →Redmi K80 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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