PhoneLifespan

V50 5G 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 V50 5G runs out in Feb 2028 ($18.98/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: V50 5G 63 · 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.

Vivo V50 5G $385
Buy with care$18.98/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
V50 5G 80Redmi K80 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
V50 5G 64Redmi K80 92

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

Camera
V50 5G 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery
V50 5G 100Redmi K80 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
V50 5G 24Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 21 months longer than the V50 5G.

Value
V50 5G 63Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table
SpecV50 5GRedmi K80
Price (street)$385$355
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery6,000 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging90W wired, reverse wired90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.3 × 76.7 × 7.6 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight189 g206 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Nov 2029
V50 5G full verdict →Redmi K80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.