PhoneLifespan

Pixel 9 vs Redmi K80 Pro

vs

It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9 (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → Redmi K80 Pro (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)).

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 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 9 $449
Safe to buy$7.23/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500
Safe to buy$12.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 9 80Redmi K80 Pro 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 9 76Redmi K80 Pro 98

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

Camera
Pixel 9 67Redmi K80 Pro 79

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

Battery
Pixel 9 74Redmi K80 Pro 100

6,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi K80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 9 74Redmi K80 Pro 49

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

Value
Pixel 9 72Redmi K80 Pro 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 9Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)$449$500
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM12GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,700 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight198 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilAug 2031Nov 2029

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