12R vs Redmi K80 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi K80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 at $12.09 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 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.

OnePlus 12R $350

Buy with care$18.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500

Safe to buy$12.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

12R 90Redmi K80 Pro 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 Pro 98

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

Camera

12R 67Redmi K80 Pro 79

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

Battery

12R 90Redmi K80 Pro 100

6,000mAh vs 5,500mAh — the Redmi K80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12R 23Redmi K80 Pro 49

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

Value

12R 73Redmi K80 Pro 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12R	Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)	$350	$500
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, 12-bit
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	8GB/16GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,500 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	207 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Nov 2029

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

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