Galaxy Z Flip5 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 Z Flip5 runs out in Aug 2028 ($15.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip5 60 · 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 Z Flip5 $400

Buy with care$15.50/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip5 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip5 85Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip5 52Redmi K80 67

The Redmi K80 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip5 54Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip5 31Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 16 months longer than the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip5 60Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip5	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$400	$355
Display	6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz	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	3,700 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	187 g	206 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2028	Nov 2029

Galaxy Z Flip5 full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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