Reno 12 5G vs Redmi K80 Pro

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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 Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.05/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500

Safe to buy$12.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Redmi K80 Pro 80

The Redmi K80 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Redmi K80 Pro 98

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

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Redmi K80 Pro 79

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Redmi K80 Pro 100

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

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Redmi K80 Pro 49

The Redmi K80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 — 17 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Redmi K80 Pro 75

Overall value goes to the Redmi K80 Pro at $12.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)	$365	$500
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	177 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Nov 2029

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Redmi K80 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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