12+ 5G vs Redmi K80

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 12+ 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($10.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance

12+ 5G 52Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

12+ 5G 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery

12+ 5G 80Redmi K80 100

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

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 21 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12+ 5G 68Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$215	$355
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	190 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2028	Nov 2029

12+ 5G full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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