Xiaomi has unveiled the highly anticipated Redmi K80 smartphone alongside the K80 Pro, setting new benchmarks for the K series with its robust features and competitive pricing. Equipped with Xiaomi’s largest-ever battery and the latest Snapdragon chipset, the device promises to deliver exceptional performance across all fronts.
1. Redmi K80 Specifications
The Redmi K80 features a 6.67-inch 2K display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440, offering peak brightness of 3,200 nits and 1,800 nits global brightness for excellent visibility. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, and up to 2560Hz touch sampling in select games. The display also includes HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, and Xiaomi Qingshan Eye Protection 2.0 for superior visuals and eye comfort.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, built on TSMC’s 4nm process. It comes with an octa-core CPU clocked up to 3.3GHz and equips Adreno 750 for seamless performance. It sports Qualcomm’s AI Engine for enhanced multitasking and gaming and includes a dual-loop 3D cooling system for efficient heat management.
The phone runs on HyperOS 2 with enhanced performance, faster app launches, and reduced latency. It comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM along with up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.
The Redmi K80 features a versatile triple rear camera setup, led by a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main camera with a large f/1.6 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS).
It comes with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens offering a 120° field of view and a 2MP macro sensor for detailed close-ups. The camera system supports advanced functionalities like Super Night Mode, Dynamic Photos, and 8K video recording. On the front, it sports a 20MP selfie camera designed to deliver crisp and vibrant portrait shots.
The Redmi K80 features a massive 6,550mAh battery, marking Xiaomi’s largest battery to date. It comes with 90W wired fast charging, ensuring extended usage with minimal downtime. It equips the Surge P3 charging chip and Surge G1 battery management chip for optimized power efficiency and safe charging.
The smartphone is IP68 and IP69-rated for dust and water resistance, ensuring durability. It also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that works seamlessly even with wet hands, infrared remote control, NFC, and stereo speakers for a complete flagship experience.
2. Pricing & Availability
Redmi K80 is available in four elegant colors: Obsidian Black, Snow White, Mountain Green, and Moonlight Blue. It is available in five configurations:
- 12GB + 256GB: 2,499 yuan ($346)
- 16GB + 256GB: 2,699 yuan ($372)
- 12GB + 512GB: 2,899 yuan ($400)
- 16GB + 512GB: 3,199 yuan ($441)
- 16GB + 1TB: 3,599 yuan ($496)
The device is available for purchase in China and is expected to roll out to global markets soon.
