12 Pro 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 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 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 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 Pro 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance

12 Pro 46Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

12 Pro 79Redmi K80 67

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12 Pro 80Redmi K80 100

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

Software longevity

12 Pro 23Redmi K80 49

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

Value

12 Pro 63Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$245	$355
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	67W wired	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	190 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Nov 2029

12 Pro full verdict →Redmi K80 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.