12R 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 12R runs out in Jan 2028 ($18.23/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12R 73 · 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 12R $350

Buy with care$18.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

12R 90Redmi K80 80

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

12R 85Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

12R 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery

12R 90Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,500mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12R 23Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 22 months longer than the 12R.

Value

12R 73Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	12R	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$350	$355
Display	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,500 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	207 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Nov 2029

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

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