PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23 vs Redmi K80

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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 ($8.74/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 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 $175
Buy with care$8.74/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 58Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 3,900mAh — 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 67Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23Redmi K80
Price (street)$175$355
Display6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery3,900 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight168 g206 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Nov 2029

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