Reno 12 Pro 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 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 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 Pro $480

Buy with care$19.55/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500

Safe to buy$12.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 Pro 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 Pro 58Redmi K80 Pro 98

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

Camera

Reno 12 Pro 79Redmi K80 Pro 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Reno 12 Pro 80Redmi K80 Pro 100

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

Software longevity

Reno 12 Pro 29Redmi K80 Pro 49

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

Value

Reno 12 Pro 56Redmi 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 Pro	Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)	$480	$500
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	180 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Nov 2029

Reno 12 Pro 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.