By As previously announced, Xiaomi today held an event to officially launch the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro phones with premium design, powerful hardware configuration and affordable price. Accordingly, the Redmi K80 series has a modern perforated screen on the front, has quite thin bezels on the edges, a high-end metal frame and a glossy glass back front and back.
The phones feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED flat display with Quad-HD+ resolution developed jointly with TCL with a new M9 luminescent material that offers a peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. They also support HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming full brightness, 2560Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate and 12-bit, and offer 68.7 billion colors. The K80 Pro has an extremely narrow bottom bezel, 21% smaller than the previous generation. It is also the first Redmi phone to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for extremely fast and stable recognition speed.
Inside, the Redmi K80 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, accompanied by the D1 gaming chip, an upgraded circular cold pump cooling system with a liquid vapor separation design, which helps control the temperature effectively. It has a large cooling area of 5400mm², comes with LPDDR5X RAM with a capacity of up to 16GB and UFS 4.0 internal memory up to 1TB. This smartphone also has a T1S signal enhancement chip, Xiaomi Xingchen Communication is upgraded with 19 5G bands for strong signals.
In terms of photography, the Redmi K80 Pro has a quality triple camera system on the back, including a 50MP 1/1.55″ Light Fusion 800 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), Xiaomi AISP 2.0, high dynamic range with 13.2EV sensitivity, accompanied by a 32MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom support, which can take close-up photos at about 10cm. On the front, the device has a 20MP Omnivision OV20B40 sensor for users to take selfies and video calls.
Redmi K80 Pro has a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, and comes with Xiaomi’s Surge G3 fast charging chip as well as the Surge G1 battery management system, ensuring safety and efficient performance. The device runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2 operating system, which integrates the Hyper Core Kernel to enhance performance, launch apps faster, and reduce lag. It is also rated IP68 + IP69 for dust and water resistance.
Interestingly, the Redmi K80 Pro also comes in a Champion Edition. Its design is inspired by the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2, with Lamborghini branding and Y-shaped lines on the back. It has 16GB + 1TB of storage and comes with custom accessories, including a charger, data cable, shield SIM ejector, protective case, and user manual. It also has custom themes and wallpapers to add to its premium and exclusive appeal.
The Redmi K80, on the other hand, uses a slightly less advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, has up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It has the same main camera as the Pro model, but only has a lower-quality 8MP ultra-wide camera and no telephoto camera. It has a similar design, a larger 6,550mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W fast charging, but no wireless charging. Read : Xiaomi Redmi K80 Series Achieves Crucial Milestone Before Official Launch
The Redmi K80 Pro comes in Snow Rock White, Mountain Green, and Mysterious Night Black, while the Redmi K80 also comes in Twilight Moon Blue. Here are the prices of these phones:
Specifications Table of Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro:
| Feature | Redmi K80 | Redmi K80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, Quad-HD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | 6.67-inch AMOLED, Quad-HD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Brightness | Up to 3,200 nits | Up to 3,200 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite + D1 Gaming Chip |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 | Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Cooling System | Standard | Circular cold pump cooling, liquid vapor separation |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main (OIS), 32MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto |
| Front Camera | 20MP Omnivision OV20B40 | 20MP Omnivision OV20B40 |
| Battery | 6,550mAh, 90W fast charging | 6,000mAh, 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging |
| Software | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Standard | Ultrasonic |
| Water/Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 + IP69 |
| Special Edition | Not available | Champion Edition with Lamborghini branding |
| Colors | Twilight Moon Blue | Snow Rock White, Mountain Green, Mysterious Night Black |
| Price (starting) | TBD | TBD |
Price of Redmi K80, Redmi k80 Pro and Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition
Redmi K80:
- 12GB + 256GB – 2,499 yuan (approx. $364 USD)
- 16GB + 256GB – 2,699 yuan (approx. $394 USD)
- 12GB + 512GB – 2,899 yuan (approx. $424 USD)
- 16GB + 512GB – 3,199 yuan (approx. $467 USD)
- 16GB + 1TB – 3,599 yuan (approx. $526 USD)
Redmi K80 Pro:
- 12GB + 256GB – 3,699 yuan (approx. $541 USD)
- 12GB + 512GB – 3,999 yuan (approx. $585 USD)
- 16GB + 512GB – 4,299 yuan (approx. $629 USD)
- 16GB + 1TB – 4,799 yuan (approx. $701 USD)
Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition:
- 16GB + 1TB – 4,999 yuan (approx. $730 USD)
FAQs for Redmi K80 and K80 Pro
Q1: What are the key differences between the Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro?
A: The Redmi K80 Pro offers better performance with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, superior cooling, an upgraded camera system (including telephoto), faster charging with wireless support, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The Redmi K80 uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and has a simpler camera setup and no wireless charging.
Q2: What is the display size and resolution of the Redmi K80 series?
A: Both the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED flat display with Quad-HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Q3: How much RAM and storage is available in the Redmi K80 series?
A: Both models offer up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Q4: What are the camera specifications for the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro?
A: Redmi K80: 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, and a 20MP front camera.
Redmi K80 Pro: 50MP main (OIS), 32MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (2.5x optical zoom), and a 20MP front camera.
Q5: What is the battery capacity and charging speed of these devices?
A: Redmi K80: 6,550mAh battery, 90W fast charging. Redmi K80 Pro: 6,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging.
Q6: Does the Redmi K80 series have water and dust resistance?
A: Yes, both models are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, and the K80 Pro also has an IP69 rating for added durability.
Q7: What operating system do these phones run?
A: Both the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro run on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2 with the Hyper Core Kernel for better performance and efficiency.
Q8: What is special about the Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition?
A: The Champion Edition features a Lamborghini-inspired design with Y-shaped patterns, exclusive accessories, and custom themes. It comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Q9: What colors are available for the Redmi K80 series?
A: Redmi K80: Twilight Moon Blue. Redmi K80 Pro: Snow Rock White, Mountain Green, and Mysterious Night Black.
Q10: What are the prices for the Redmi K80 series?
A: Redmi K80: Starts at approx. $364 USD. Redmi K80 Pro: Starts at approx. $541 USD. Redmi K80 Pro Champion Edition: Priced at approx. $730 USD.
