Pixel 9 vs Redmi K80

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80

The Redmi K80 wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Pixel 9 it's also the sounder buy at $8.59 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 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 9 $449

Safe to buy$7.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 80Redmi K80 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 9 76Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

Pixel 9 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery

Pixel 9 74Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 74Redmi K80 49

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 21 months longer than the Redmi K80.

Value

Pixel 9 72Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$449	$355
Display	6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,700 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	198 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2031	Nov 2029

Pixel 9 full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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