Xiaomi has officially unveiled a couple of new and anticipated smartphones. The first was the Redmi K80, which is a flagship killer model from the popular K80 series. A few days after the lineup’s release, the brand announced the Redmi Turbo 4 as a new mid-range smartphone as well. So how do these two models compare? Which one is better? Read on to find out.
1. Redmi Turbo 4 vs Redmi K80: Design & Display
The Redmi K80 is more expensive than the Redmi Turbo 4 and this price difference can be seen in a few areas. The most immediate difference is with the design. Xiaomi unveiled the Turbo 4 model with a glass rear but with a plastic frame. But the K80 pairs its glass rear panel with a metallic frame for a more premium design. Although, both models measure 8.1mm in thickness.
On the front, the Turbo 4 sports a 6.67-inch LTPS OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, Dolby Vision, and up to 3200 nits of peak brightness. This is a great display for its price, but the Redmi K80 takes things a step further with a higher 2K resolution. The rest of the specs remain the same with a 6.67-inch OLED panel with Dolby Vision, 3200 nits of peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
2. Performance
While there are only slight differences in the design and display department, the differences become more apparent under the hood. Redmi Turbo 4 is the first to debut with the Dimensity 8400 Ultra SoC, which is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
On the other hand, the Redmi K80 features Qualcomm’s last gen flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. While the Turbo 4 might appear to lag behind in performance, the Dimensity 8400 Ultra is a beefed up version of the regular Dimensity 8400 chip.
To recall, the latter is capable of matching the level of performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and only trails behind by a few percent in most scenarios. So the two smartphones should offer similar levels of performance, at least on paper. Even in the battery department, both models are evenly matched. A massive 6,550mAh battery pack powers the duo with support for 90W wired fast charging.
3. Camera
One would expect the more expensive model to have a better camera setup, but once again, the Redmi K80 and Redmi Turbo 4 basically go toe to toe in photography as well. On the rear, the Turbo 4 packs a 50MP main Sony LYT600 camera along with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens.
Similarly, even the K80 has a 50MP primary camera (Light Fusion 800 sensor) and an 8MP ultra wide angle shooter. For selfies and video calls, these devices house a 20MP camera on the front. So the difference would likely come down to real world tests.
4. Pricing & Verdict
While the design uses different materials and the resolution being the only difference on the display side, the performance, battery, and camera specs reveal that these are quite similar in many ways. But an aspect that clearly set them apart is the price. In China, the Redmi Turbo 4 has a 1,999 yuan or $274 starting price. This makes it over $70 more expensive than the price of the Redmi K80, which starts from 2,499 yuan or about $346.
So if you are in the market with a strict sub-$300 budget, the Turbo 4 is easily the better choice in more ways than one. But for those who want a phone with a more premium build and better display, the K80 is worth spending around $70 more. But keep in mind, the 2499 yuan variant on the Turb0 4 gets you the top end 16GB + 512GB variant, which is the best value when comparing the two phones.
