PhoneLifespan

A5 Pro 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 A5 Pro 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($8.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 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.

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250
Buy with care$8.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
A5 Pro 5G 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance
A5 Pro 5G 58Redmi K80 92

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

Camera
A5 Pro 5G 55Redmi K80 67

The Redmi K80 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
A5 Pro 5G 100Redmi K80 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
A5 Pro 5G 36Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 11 months longer than the A5 Pro 5G.

Value
A5 Pro 5G 71Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table
SpecA5 Pro 5GRedmi K80
Price (street)$250$355
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery6,000 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP auxiliary50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight180 g206 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilDec 2028Nov 2029

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