12 Pro+ vs Redmi K80 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 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.

Realme 12 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.47/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500

Safe to buy$12.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

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

12 Pro+ 56Redmi K80 Pro 98

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

Camera

12 Pro+ 79Redmi K80 Pro 79

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

Battery

12 Pro+ 80Redmi K80 Pro 100

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

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 23Redmi K80 Pro 49

The Redmi K80 Pro is supported until Nov 2029 — 22 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 Pro+ 63Redmi K80 Pro 75

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

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)	$300	$500
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	196 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Nov 2029

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.