Reno 12 F 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 Reno 12 F 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($9.00/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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 Reno 12 F 5G $220

Buy with care$9.00/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Redmi K80 67

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

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Redmi K80 49

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

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$220	$355
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	45W wired	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	187 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Nov 2029

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

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