12 vs Redmi K80

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 12 runs out in Jan 2029 ($16.02/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 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.

OnePlus 12 $500

Buy with care$16.02/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 100Redmi K80 80

The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

12 92Redmi K80 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 79Redmi K80 67

The 12 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12 88Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,400mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 37Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 10 months longer than the 12.

Value

12 72Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	12	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$500	$355
Display	6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,400 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	220 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2029	Nov 2029

12 full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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