PhoneLifespan

Moto G56 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 Moto G56 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G56 5G 67 · 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.

Motorola Moto G56 5G $250
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G56 5G 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance
Moto G56 5G 55Redmi K80 92

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

Camera
Moto G56 5G 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery
Moto G56 5G 84Redmi K80 100

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

Software longevity
Moto G56 5G 29Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 17 months longer than the Moto G56 5G.

Value
Moto G56 5G 67Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G56 5GRedmi K80
Price (street)$250$355
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,200 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging33W wired90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight200 g206 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilJun 2028Nov 2029

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