13T vs Redmi K80
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13T edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 13T 78 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 13T's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13T is supported until Apr 2031 — 17 months longer than the Redmi K80.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13T | Redmi K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $500 | $355 |
| Display | 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2640x1216, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 6,260 mAh | 6,550 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 90W wired, 30W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 150.8 × 71.8 × 8.2 mm | 160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 206 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Apr 2031 | Nov 2029 |
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