50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G vs Redmi K80

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80

The Redmi K80 wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.59 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 · 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.

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355

Safe to buy$8.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70Redmi K80 80

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

Performance

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42Redmi K80 92

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

Camera

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 3 months longer than the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G.

Value

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table

Spec	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G	Redmi K80
Price (street)	$280	$355
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,010 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	33W wired	90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm	160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	196 g	206 g
Water resistance	Not rated	IP68
Supported until	Sep 2029	Nov 2029

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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