Redmi K80 Brings Massive Battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Just $345

The Redmi K80 series has made its debut as the new budget champion from the Chinese brand, featuring the K80 and K80 Pro. These phones are anticipated to be rebranded as Poco models for the international market, including Pakistan.

Design and Display

The Redmi K80 inherits a stunning design and impressive display from its Pro counterpart. It features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a QHD+ resolution, ensuring sharp visuals and vibrant colors. This display supports 12-bit color with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HDR Vivid, achieving a peak brightness of 3,200 nits for easy viewing in bright sunlight. The screen also boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and DC dimming for smooth and comfortable viewing experiences.

Enhanced Durability and Security

Several key features have been upgraded in the K80. The device replaces the K70’s optical fingerprint reader with a more advanced ultrasonic one. Additionally, the K80 boasts enhanced durability with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, allowing submersion up to 2.5 meters. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, providing extra toughness against scratches and drops.

Internals and Software

Under the hood, the Redmi K80 is powered by last year’s flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This chipset ensures premium performance for multitasking, gaming, and more. The K80 also incorporates a dual-loop vapor chamber for effective cooling of both the Snapdragon chip and the camera, preventing overheating during intensive use.

Memory and Storage Options

The K80 offers flexible memory configurations with options for 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM and storage capacities ranging from 256 GB to a full terabyte. On the software side, the K80 runs on HyperOS 2, built on top of Android 15, delivering a smooth and intuitive user experience.

Camera Capabilities

The camera setup on the Redmi K80 matches that of the Pro model. It features a 50MP OmniVision OVX8000 sensor with an f/1.6 lens and optical image stabilization (OIS). This main camera setup enables 8K video recording at 24fps and 4K and 1080p recording at up to 60fps. The ultrawide camera is an 8MP unit, and while a dedicated telephoto lens is absent, the selfie camera has been upgraded to 20MP, ensuring high-quality self-portraits and video calls.

Battery Life and Charging

Xiaomi has equipped the K80 with a substantial 6,550 mAh battery, promising nearly two days of use on a single charge. While the wired charging speeds have been slightly reduced compared to the K70’s 120W, the K80 supports fast 90W charging via a P3 chip, managed by a G1 battery management chip. However, wireless charging is not available on this model.

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi K80 is available in four colors and five memory configurations, catering to a wide range of user preferences. The pricing starts at $345 in China for the 12 GB/256 GB model and goes up to $496 for the top-tier 16 GB/1 TB version. As mentioned earlier, an international release is expected, likely under the Poco brand, in a few months.

Redmi K80 Specifications

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU: 8-core (1×3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU: Adreno 750
OS: Android 15, Hyper OS 2
Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
Display: 6.67″ OLED, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 68B colors
RAM: 12 GB, 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB
Card Slot: No
Main Camera: 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 8 MP (ultrawide)
Front Camera: 20 MP (wide)
Colors: Black, White, Mint, Blue
Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display (ultrasonic)
Battery: 6,550 mAh, 90W wired charging
Price: $345

FAQs

1. What is the main difference between the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro?
The main differences lie in the performance enhancements and additional features such as the improved camera system and faster charging speeds in the K80 Pro.

2. Does the Redmi K80 support wireless charging?
No, the Redmi K80 does not support wireless charging. It supports fast 90W wired charging.

3. What is the peak brightness of the Redmi K80’s display?
The Redmi K80’s display can reach a peak brightness of 3,200 nits, making it easily viewable in bright sunlight.

4. Is the Redmi K80 water-resistant?
Yes, the Redmi K80 has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, allowing it to be submerged up to 2.5 meters.

5. Will the Redmi K80 be available internationally?
Yes, the Redmi K80 is expected to be rebranded as a Poco model for international markets, including Pakistan.

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