PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24 vs Redmi K80 Pro

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S24 (supported until Jan 2031); want maximum speed → Redmi K80 Pro (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)).

Value Score: Galaxy S24 71 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy S24 $549
Safe to buy$9.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500
Safe to buy$12.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 90Redmi K80 Pro 80

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24 92Redmi K80 Pro 98

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

Camera
Galaxy S24 79Redmi K80 Pro 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24 60Redmi K80 Pro 100

6,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Redmi K80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 66Redmi K80 Pro 49

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 14 months longer than the Redmi K80 Pro.

Value
Galaxy S24 71Redmi K80 Pro 75

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24Redmi K80 Pro
Price (street)$549$500
Display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM8GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight167 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031Nov 2029

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