Galaxy S23+ 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 Galaxy S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance

Galaxy S23+ 85Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 79Redmi K80 67

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 74Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 24Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 21 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 69Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$206	$355
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,700 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	196 g	206 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	Nov 2029

Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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