With the next generation of flagship smartphones launching with Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, more devices with last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 have started launching for more affordable prices. So now, let’s compare the Honor GT gaming phone with Xiaomi’s budget flagship, the Redmi K80.
1. Honor GT vs Redmi K80: Design & Display
Both models are quite similar in terms of internal specs but there are plenty of physical differences between the Honor GT and Redmi K80. The device built for gaming features a slim 7.7mm body, weighing around 196 grams. It sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 4000 nits of peak brightness, and 3840Hz PWM dimming.
Meanwhile, the Redmi K80 has a thicker and heftier 8.1mm body that weighs 206 grams. On the front, it has a marginally smaller 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 2K resolution, 3200 nits of peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. While Xiaomi definitely has the edge in resolution, the FHD+ panel on the Honor GT enables it to consistently hit 120fps in optimized games. So depending on your requirements, you can either choose between a higher resolution or a brighter screen.
2. Performance
While the Honor GT was built as a gaming smartphone, the Redmi K80 isn’t a slouch in performance either. The duo are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which brings top notch performance. So for an affordable price tag, both devices are great for gaming, multitasking, and every other task you throw at these phones. However, there are still slight differences under the hood.
Xiaomi has announced the Redmi K80 with a massive 6,550mAh battery pack. This is the largest battery on any Xiaomi smartphone. This cell also supports 90W wired fast charging. Meanwhile, the Honor GT has a noticeably smaller 5,300mAh battery pack, although it supports a faster 100W wired fast charging. So Xiaomi clearly has the edge in terms of battery life and would likely last longer when gaming.
3. Camera
In terms of photography, the Honor GT and Redmi K80 aren’t that different from one another. Honor’s gaming phone packs a 50MP main and 12MP ultra wide angle lens on the rear, with the front housing a 16MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, the K80 Pro has a triple camera setup. However, only the 50MP main and 8MP ultra wide angle lens are actually usable. The third sensor is a 2MP macro shooter. For selfies and video calls, you get a 20MP shooter on the front.
4. Pricing & Verdict
Xiaomi released the Redmi K80 with a 2,499 Yuan starting price, or around 346 US Dollars. This makes it slightly more expensive than the Honor GT, which starts from just 2,199 Yuan (roughly 301 US Dollars). So if you’re not on a strict budget, Honor might be the better pick thanks to its slimmer and lighter form factor along with a brighter and taller screen, and faster charging. But overall, the Redmi K80 seems like the better deal for just 40 Dollars more. You get a higher resolution panel and a significantly bigger battery.
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