PhoneLifespan

Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi K80

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 at $8.59 per month of safe use, while the Note 50 Pro+ 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.84/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · 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.

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G $340
Buy with care$15.84/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 74Redmi K80 92

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

Camera
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 79Redmi K80 67

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 84Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 26Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 20 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table
SpecNote 50 Pro+ 5GRedmi K80
Price (street)$340$355
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,200 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight209 g206 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Nov 2029

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