PhoneLifespan

Poco F6 Pro 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 Poco F6 Pro runs out in May 2028 ($17.22/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Poco F6 Pro 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.

Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.22/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Poco F6 Pro 80Redmi K80 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco F6 Pro 85Redmi K80 92

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

Camera
Poco F6 Pro 67Redmi K80 67

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

Battery
Poco F6 Pro 80Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Poco F6 Pro 28Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 18 months longer than the Poco F6 Pro.

Value
Poco F6 Pro 67Redmi K80 79

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

Full spec table
SpecPoco F6 ProRedmi K80
Price (street)$399$355
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging120W wired90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight209 g206 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilMay 2028Nov 2029

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